Portfolio Engineer, Quantitative Research & Investments

Job Description: Job Description Fidelity Investments is looking for a Portfolio Engineer to join the Systematic Equity Strategies (SES) group — a part of Quantitative Research and Investments (QRI) Division. The SES team is responsible for the research, design, development, and implementation of systematic active and tax-managed equity strategies. Assets under management is approximately $18B and spans multiple equity products and customized separately managed accounts serving both intermediary and institutional investors. Reporting to the Head of the SES Portfolio Engineering, the Portfolio Engineer will be part of the team responsible for designing, building and managing the QRI portfolio management platform, which will deliver asset management’s intellectual property and QRI quantitative skill through investment decisions across multiple investment products. Primary Responsibilities Assist in designing the portfolio management platform, developing innovative platform capabilities that enable scale to support tens of thousands of SMAs and investment flexibility to manage various quantitative-based mutual funds, ETFs, and different custom institutional portfolios. Collaborate with QRI Technology to provide feedback on platform development, represent QRI in requirement sessions, and make resource prioritization decisions. Collaborate with the SES portfolio managers and research team to innovate on new research topics and investment strategies. Qualifications We are seeking individuals who have the following characteristics: 6 years of meaningful experience in an investment role, preferably in Research or Portfolio Management CFA credentials strongly preferred Graduate degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred Solid understanding of capital markets backed with experience making investment decisions Deep understanding of portfolio construction, portfolio theory, quantitative portfolio construction techniques, and statistics Experience with portfolio optimization software such as Northfield, Axioma, or Barra Excellent attention to detail Curiosity to investigate issues, creativity to develop solutions, and follow-through to see solutions to implementation Experience with SQL, R, Java or Python, and data visualization Familiarity with data science and machine learning techniques a plus Proven ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment Excellent written and interpersonal skills Location Boston, MA (preferred) or New York (Jersey City, NJ) Certifications: Category: Investment Professionals At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation please contact the following: For roles based in the US: Contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 For roles based in Ireland: Contact AccommodationsIreland@fmr.com For roles based in Germany: Contact Accommodationsgermany@fmr.com Fidelity Privacy Policy