Quant Developer (Digital Assets) at Fidelity Investments

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Cryptocurrency, DeFiIndustries

Requirements

Strong proficiency in a systems language such as C++/Rust
Advanced skills in Python, relational databases, and SQL/Snowflake
Experience working with blockchain data (e.g., The Graph, Dune, custom node queries) and trading platforms
Strong understanding of portfolio construction, risk modeling, and statistical analysis
Deep experience with DeFi protocols, protocol mechanics, and smart contracts
Understanding of liquidity provisioning, staking, lending, and governance mechanisms
Experience with systematic trading or investment strategies in digital assets
Ability to design statistically sound experiments and backtests
Skilled at extracting signal from noisy, imperfect datasets
Structured approach to hypothesis generation, model building, and validation
Typically 5+ years of experience in quantitative development/research
Prefer 2+ years of experience in digital assets and/or DeFi
Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics)
Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Preferred: Prior experience adapting or extending trading systems
Preferred: Familiarity with MEV, gas optimization, and Layer 2 scaling solutions
Preferred: Experience with trading infrastructure and execution in decentralized markets
Preferred: Demonstrated initiative in research, strategy development, and process improvement

Responsibilities

Research and develop yield-generating strategies across DeFi protocols (staking, LPs, lending, re-staking, etc.)
Extract, clean, and analyze on-chain data to identify inefficiencies, arbitrage opportunities, and risk-adjusted return profiles
Design and execute robust backtests to validate strategy performance
Work with existing research frameworks to integrate DeFi-specific functionality
Extend and optimize components for on-chain analysis, risk management, and simulated connectivity to decentralized venues
Implement enhancements in Rust and Python for performance, reliability, and security
Develop metrics and dashboards to monitor strategy performance and market conditions
Troubleshoot unexpected behaviors and refine strategies based on real-time feedback
Continuously iterate on models and assumptions to adapt to evolving DeFi ecosystems
Work closely with the Head of Quant Strategies to align strategy development with business goals
Present research findings and performance metrics to team and internal stakeholders
Contribute to thought leadership and internal knowledge sharing on DeFi trends and innovations

Skills

Rust

Python

C++

DeFi

on-chain analytics

backtesting

relational databases

staking

liquidity pools

lending

re-staking

arbitrage

risk management

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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