Quantitative Analyst

Quantitative Analyst, High Income page is loaded## Quantitative Analyst, High Income locations:
Boston, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
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Job Description:

** The Group
** Quantitative Research and Investing (QRI) is an investments and research division within Asset Management  are responsible for the management and development of quantitative and hybrid quant/fundamental investment strategies and solutions while providing high quality quantitative, data-driven support to Fidelity’s fundamental investment professionals, ensuring they have access to the most relevant data and advanced quantitative analysis.
** The Role
** Fidelity is seeking to hire a High Income Quantitative Analyst to join its Quantitative Research and Investments division. This position will be located in Fidelity’s office in Boston, MA. The analyst will develop quantitative techniques, models, and tools to support and strengthen the investment process used to manage Fidelity’s client accounts. A secondary objective is to support portfolio managers and traders in the introduction of new products and strategies focusing on non-investment-grade securitized assets.

This is a rare opportunity to work with high caliber investment professionals in one of the premier fixed income investment management divisions in the world. As an ideal candidate, you will have demonstrated consistent success in your academic and work experience. You will have very strong analytical and communication skills and exhibit the highest level of personal and professional integrity. You will be able to think creatively, work independently, and make decisions quickly, often with limited information.

Your ability to consistently develop, clearly articulate, and effectively communicate investment recommendations supported by a comprehensive and thoughtful research process is critical to success in investment management s specific position is for a quantitative analyst who will focus on the modeling and analysis of various types of securitized products including CLOs, ABS, CMBS, non-agency RMBS. Knowledge of Intex, Trepp, or other securitized data and analytics providers is a plus.

We are looking for a quant with a deep understanding of these asset classes and their markets, and who is a strategic thinker about markets in general with proven quantitative modeling skills. This role is highly collaborative and, thus, the ability to work with many stakeholders (portfolio managers, traders, senior leaders and other quantitative researchers) is critical.
** The Value You Deliver
*** Understand, maintain, and improve infrastructure related to the investment process.
* Develop and enhance tools and reports related to security valuation and relative value.
* Build robust quantitative tools to aid all aspects of portfolio analysis and construction.
* Monitor, measure, and attribute risks and returns.
* Collaborate closely with other investment and technology professionals within the division.
* Explain complex quantitative concepts to non-technical people.
* Take initiative and demonstrate leadership skills to advance the investment process.
** The Expertise and Skills You Bring
** These attributes are indispensable:
* 5+ years of industry experience as a fixed income quantitative analyst
* Very strong interpersonal skills and an eagerness to work in a team environment
* Very strong technical and financial modeling skills
* Strong working knowledge of Python, SQL
* Deep understanding of financial theory and financial markets

These attributes are preferred:
* Advanced degree in a discipline of finance, science, engineering, or mathematics (PhD preferred)
* Experience with securitized cashflow modeling and analytics, security selection, asset allocation, and risk modeling

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $200,000 per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other…