Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst, Municipal Bonds at Fidelity Investments

Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Investment Management, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of industry experience as a fixed income quantitative analyst, preferably with quant experience in the municipal bond market
  • Strong working knowledge of Python, SQL, R, Excel/VBA, MATLAB
  • Very strong interpersonal skills and eagerness to work in a team environment
  • Understanding of financial markets and financial theory in the context of investment management
  • Strong facility with applied mathematics and statistics
  • Demonstrated expertise in technical and financial problem solving
  • Deep understanding of the fixed income market, especially municipal bonds
  • Proven quantitative modeling skills, particularly in the municipal bond market

Responsibilities

  • Understand, maintain, and improve infrastructure related to the investment process
  • Build robust quantitative tools to aid all aspects of portfolio analysis and construction
  • Collaborate closely with other investment and technology professionals within the division
  • Explain complex quantitative concepts to non-technical people
  • Monitor, measure, and attribute portfolio risks and returns
  • Take initiative and demonstrate leadership skills to advance the investment process
  • Develop quantitative techniques, models, and tools to support and strengthen the investment process for managing Fidelity’s client accounts

Skills

Quantitative Modeling
Fixed Income
Municipal Bonds
Quantitative Analysis
Financial Modeling
Data Analysis
Investment Research
Risk Management
Python
R

Fidelity Investments

Investment management and financial services provider

About Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments offers a range of financial services and tools designed to help individuals manage their investments and stay informed about the markets. Their products include mobile applications and market monitoring tools that provide users with real-time market quotes, news, and trading capabilities. For example, the Fidelity Market Monitor for Glass delivers daily market quotes directly to Google Glass, while the Fidelity app for Windows Phone 8 allows users to access news and trading tools on their mobile devices. Additionally, features like the Watch List Visualization for iPad help users track stock price changes over time using a heatmap. What sets Fidelity apart from its competitors is its focus on integrating new technologies and user-friendly interfaces to enhance the investment experience. The goal of Fidelity Investments is to empower individuals with the information and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1946Year Founded
$120,238.8MTotal Funding
DEBT_FINANCINGCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Loss of key personnel like Gita Bal may impact Fidelity's research capabilities.
Increased competition from Vanguard's new division could draw clients away from Fidelity.
Potential reputational risk from Bitcoin ETF outflows could affect Fidelity's offerings.

Differentiation

Fidelity Labs offers innovative beta products like Market Monitor for Google Glass.
Fidelity's mobile solutions are available on multiple platforms, including Windows Phone and iPad.
Fidelity's Open Limit Order Visualization provides unique insights into order execution proximity.

Upsides

Increased adoption of wearable tech could boost Fidelity's mobile solutions.
Growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests expansion in Fidelity's digital asset offerings.
Rise of AI could benefit Fidelity's data analytics and AI-driven investment strategies.

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