Title Quantitative Analyst
Department Systematic Investing
Location Cannon Street, London
Reports To Global Head of Quant and Portfolio Engineering
Level Associate Director
We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.
About your team
Fidelity Systematic Investing (FSI) brings together our systematic capabilities across Quant, Equity, Fixed Income and Multi-Asset to deliver solutions to clients. Building a common infrastructure and operating platform to respond to the changing industry landscape and evolving client needs while leveraging Fidelity’s research platform.
About your role
To work on quantitative models and projects with a focus on macro and TAA strategies, supporting the development of the key priorities; the commercialisation of quantitative research and support of the systematic investing teams capabilities, the development of existing models and their performance, the impact on the wider organisation through the use of quant tools and innovation around how the latest quantitative techniques can impact the teams research.
Quantitative Research
- Development of new quantitative trading & screening models.
- Conduct research into new signals and help integrate into existing models.
- Monitor and disseminate trade ideas from our range of quant tools.
- Conduct standalone research projects resulting in written reports or presentations for both internal and external consumption.
- Provide thematic quantitative research and thought leadership
Infrastructure Development
- Collaborate with the team to enhance the existing research platform and code base.
- Improve the dissemination and visualisation of model output.
- Contribute to establishment and maintenance of high-quality code development and testing
Communication
- Communicate model output with Portfolio Managers, Analysts, Traders and Investment Directors in a clear, concise way.
- Help in the marketing of the quant & systematic team both internally and externally.
- Participate in regular team meetings across our range of fund disciplines.
- Represent Fidelity International in meetings with our clients
- Work closely and build relationships with peers in UK, Europe and Asia across the entire firm, including the fixed income, equities, multi-asset, sales & distribution, and technology teams.
About you
- BSc or MSc (with knowledge of statistics, econometrics & numerical methods).
- Experience in signal development on macro and TAA strategies.
- Passion for quantitative investing and some experience in developing quantitative models.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Programming experience (preferably Python - knowledge of pandas, numpy etc…)
- Experience in manipulating and understanding of large datasets.
- CFA or other evidence of experience in financial markets is considered a plus.
- Knowledge of SQL, Bloomberg & Git is a plus.
Conduct Rule Responsibilities:
The role-holder is expected to meet the following FCA Conduct Rules when performing their role under the Certification Regime.
FCA/PRA Conduct Rule (COCON) Responsibilities
I abide by the FCA’s Conduct Rules when discharging my responsibilities described above.
I must act with integrity
I must act with due care, skill and diligence
I must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators
I must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
I must observe proper standard of market conduct
I must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers
DBS Check required for all SMCR roles
A recorded line is required for roles in-scope of SMCR or K&C
Feel rewarded
For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.
For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.
Skills Required
- BSc or MSc with knowledge of statistics, econometrics & numerical methods
- Experience in signal development on macro and TAA strategies
- Passion for quantitative investing and experience in developing quantitative models
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Programming experience, preferably with Python (knowledge of pandas, numpy)
- Experience in manipulating and understanding large datasets
- CFA or evidence of experience in financial markets
- Knowledge of SQL, Bloomberg & Git
What We Do
Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.5 million customers globally. As a privately held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 countries and with $739.9 billion* in total assets, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals. Our Workplace & Personal Financial Health business provides individuals, advisers and employers with access to world-class investment choices, third-party solutions, administration services and pension guidance. Together with our Investment Solutions & Services business, we invest $567 billion on behalf of our clients. By combining our asset management expertise with our solutions for workplace and personal investing, we work together to build better financial futures. *Data as of 31 March 2021
