Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst (London)

Job Description:

The Group

Quantitative Research and Investing (QRI) is an investments and research division within Asset Management at Fidelity. We 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 Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst to join its Quantitative Research and Investments division. This position will be located in Fidelity’s office in London, UK. 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 the global bond market.

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’ll 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 at Fidelity.

This specific position is for a quantitative analyst to focus on the modelling of global fixed income securities and derivatives as well as supporting portfolio managers on the Global Bond desk in the investment decision process. We are looking for a quant with a deep understanding of credit or rates markets with proven quantitative modeling skills.

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:

• 2-5 years of industry experience, preferably 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 bond analytic models, security selection, asset allocation, and risk models

Location

London, UK

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