Portfolio Strategist at Fidelity Investments

Westlake, Texas, 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
Finance, Asset Management, Investment AdvisoryIndustries

Requirements

  • 5-12 years' relevant work experience in portfolio decision-making or providing investment guidance across multiple asset classes and styles
  • CFA Charter holder
  • MBA or master’s degree preferred
  • FINRA Series 7 & 63 licenses required within four months of joining
  • Proven investment acumen with ability to respectfully challenge others' investment views
  • Strong understanding of the mutual fund and ETF landscape
  • Dynamic problem solver capable of independently completing complex portfolio analyses
  • Outstanding aptitude for tackling hard portfolio challenges with grace and persuasiveness
  • Strong sales communication and writing skills, including translating complex quantitative investment analysis into actionable solutions
  • Developer of positive relationships with internal and external partners
  • Background as analysts at client firms and/or asset management firms preferred
  • Highly driven, easy to work with, and passionate about economics, capital markets, and investment decision-making

Responsibilities

  • Deliver value to advisors and institutional clients on asset allocation, manager selection, and portfolio construction
  • Synthesize Fidelity’s intellectual capital and incorporate thought leadership into portfolio construction
  • Gain deep understanding of Fidelity’s business cycle framework and asset allocation views from Asset Allocation Research Team (AART)
  • Absorb manager research and thought leadership from Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser (FIWA) to maintain open architecture and champion advisor education on portfolio construction with alternatives
  • Distill investment and market insights and grasp Fidelity’s investment approach through quarterly meetings with top portfolio managers
  • Advance market commentary, asset class, sector strategy, and macro views from Capital Market Strategy Group (CMSG)
  • Communicate key findings and actionable guidance clearly, concisely, and inspiringly
  • Present at Portfolio Construction Institute events and other client speaking engagements
  • Work alongside business partners in investment product & distribution, macro strategy, investment sales, custody & clearing relationship management

Skills

CFA
asset allocation
portfolio construction
manager selection
capital markets
investment analysis
FINRA Series 7
FINRA Series 63
economics
macro strategy

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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