Director, Quant - Systematic Trading Platform
Job Description
Job Description:
The Role
Do you want to make a difference in our customers' lives and be part of a highly collaborative, cross-functional team committed to improving the value of our products within Fidelity Capital Markets? We are looking for a quantitative expert to lead our research in our systematic trading and analytics platforms, coach our quant team to deliver relevant solutions, and help our clients to navigate the market! Responsibilities include conducting advanced quantitative research, developing models for our systematic trading and analytics platform, building and maintaining trading infrastructure for equity and fixed income markets, and creating custom complex trading algorithms for clients
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
10+ years of industry experience in systematic trading, predictive model development, algo optimization and transaction cost analysis
Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or other relevant quantitative discipline strongly preferred
Lead a diverse team of quantitative experts to create systematic trading solutions in collaboration with product and tech
Generate ideas and architect platform to integrate intelligence, optimize actions, enhance customization, and democratize workflow
Assess performance of retail execution, trading algorithms, and implement solutions to lower trading cost
Work closely with order flow management, electronic trading consultants, and desk strategists to engage clients
Hands on in conducting analysis and developing model for production
Experienced knowledge in Python and KDB/Q, and fluency in artificial intelligence and cloud architecture
Series 7, 24, 57 and 63
The Team
Our Systematic Trading and Analytics Platform team develops trading capabilities and provides quantitative expertise to the design of next-generation brokerage products in the equity and fixed income market. We build trading infrastructure and create trading algorithms to help clients achieve the best execution. We work with clients to improve their trading strategy, educate them about market structure and trading tools, and provide consultation to help them take on their unique problems.
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The base salary range for this position is $100,000-185,000 USD per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
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. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Certifications:
Category:
Capital Markets ProductJob Description:
The Role
Do you want to make a difference in our customers' lives and be part of a highly collaborative, cross-functional team committed to improving the value of our products within Fidelity Capital Markets? We are looking for a quantitative expert to lead our research in our systematic trading and analytics platforms, coach our quant team to deliver relevant solutions, and help our clients to navigate the market! Responsibilities include conducting advanced quantitative research, developing models for our systematic trading and analytics platform, building and maintaining trading infrastructure for equity and fixed income markets, and creating custom complex trading algorithms for clients
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
10+ years of industry experience in systematic trading, predictive model development, algo optimization and transaction cost analysis
Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or other relevant quantitative discipline strongly preferred
Lead a diverse team of quantitative experts to create systematic trading solutions in collaboration with product and tech
Generate ideas and architect platform to integrate intelligence, optimize actions, enhance customization, and democratize workflow
Assess performance of retail execution, trading algorithms, and implement solutions to lower trading cost
Work closely with order flow management, electronic trading consultants, and desk strategists to engage clients
Hands on in conducting analysis and developing model for production
Experienced knowledge in Python and KDB/Q, and fluency in artificial intelligence and cloud architecture
Series 7, 24, 57 and 63
The Team
Our Systematic Trading and Analytics Platform team develops trading capabilities and provides quantitative expertise to the design of next-generation brokerage products in the equity and fixed income market. We build trading infrastructure and create trading algorithms to help clients achieve the best execution. We work with clients to improve their trading strategy, educate them about market structure and trading tools, and provide consultation to help them take on their unique problems.
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The base salary range for this position is $100,000-185,000 USD per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
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. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Certifications:
Category:
Capital Markets ProductAbout Fidelity Investments
At Fidelity, since our founding in 1946, we have been dedicated to strengthening and security our clients’ financial well-being through exceptional service and innovative solutions. We empower over ~50 million people to achieve their most important financial goals, manage employee benefit programs for nearly 24,000 businesses, and support more than 16,000 wealth management firms and institutions with cutting-edge investments and technology. Our diverse business portfolio and independence provide us with a comprehensive view of the market and the stability to deliver long-term value for our customers. As the financial industry evolves and customer needs grow more complex, Fidelity continues to reinvent, innovate, and transform to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s financial landscape.
*Specifically serviced by our Clearing & Custody team within Fidelity Institutional
Fidelity TalentSource, is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we are an internal business unit within Fidelity’s Talent Acquisition team, dedicated to recruiting talent from various backgrounds for roles in Fidelity’s regional and investor center locations. Our mission is to help you experience Fidelity’s diverse and inclusive workplace while expanding your skill set and professional network, with the ultimate goal of conversion to full-time employment as part of Fidelity’s long-term strategy. To learn more about temporary positions at Fidelity Investments, visit FidelityTalentSource.com.
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