Portfolio Engineer at Fidelity Investments

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

Fidelity Investments Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Investment Management, Wealth ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Graduate degree in Computer Science or directly related field preferred
  • 5+ years of meaningful experience in software development required
  • Demonstrated experience working on or directly with investment teams
  • Demonstrated experience influencing investment decision making processes
  • Experience with software development in one or more programming languages required, with knowledge in data structures/algorithms
  • Practical experience with Java/Groovy preferred
  • Passion for financial markets, technology, and innovation
  • Experience with R or Python a plus
  • Understanding of quantitative portfolio construction techniques, optimization and statistics a plus
  • Data visualization experience with Tableau or Spotfire a plus
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Excellent written and interpersonal skills
  • CFA or related investment certifications preferred

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with a team of investment experts and lead code design to meet business requirements
  • Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices for the team
  • Design, guide and vet system designs with technology partners
  • Write production code to solve complex investment management problems
  • Support scaled portfolio management processes within the Systematic Portfolio Engineering team
  • Participate in or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to meet business requirements
  • Review code developed by other team members and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • Lead efforts on documentation and code refactoring to reduce team technical debt

Skills

Python
Java
C++
SQL
Portfolio Management
Quantitative Analysis
System Design
Code Review
Trading Systems
Asset Allocation
ETFs
Mutual Funds
Investment Engineering

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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