Quantitative Analyst

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop quantitative investment techniques and methodologies to support U.S. and international equity models and portfolio construction.
• Partner with equity portfolio managers and research teams to enhance existing and develop new investment signals and portfolio construction approaches.
• Design and back-test strategies, run simulations, and conduct risk analysis to evaluate performance and robustness.
• Clearly articulate the rationale for recommendations and communicate findings in an actionable, investment-oriented manner.
• Understand, maintain, and improve the infrastructure that supports quantitative research and investment processes.

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience with quantitative portfolio construction methods, investment management, and portfolio analyses.
• Creative, innovative thinker with intellectual curiosity and motivation to learn and grow; drive to design investment processes for the future.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly the ability to translate complex quantitative analysis into clear, practical investment insights.
• Strong technical aptitude and adaptability, with solid programming and database skills, including Python, R, SQL, and BI tools.
• Experience with quantitative portfolio and risk tools such as Barra, Axioma, FactSet, and/or Bloomberg.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to work across investment teams and build alignment.
• Solid understanding of capital markets dynamics.
• Experience with optimization methods and AI-enabled research tools is preferred.

Education And Experience

• 2-6 years of experience in quantitative investment research (e.g., portfolio optimization, asset allocation) and portfolio construction roles.
• Proven ability and track record of conducting rigorous independent empirical research and a willingness to identify and present new research ideas.
• Strong preference for a graduate degree in a related field (Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Decision Science, and Computer Science).
• CFA is a plus.

Qualifications

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $200,000 per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Schedule

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model: Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.