The Department
Quantitative Research and Investing (QRI) is an investments and research division within Asset Management at Fidelity. We are responsible for the management and development of quantitative and hybrid quant/fundamental investment strategies and solutions while providing high quality quantitative, data-driven support to Fidelity’s investment professionals, ensuring they have access to the most relevant data and advanced quantitative analysis.
The Team
The Systematic Equity Strategies (SES) group — a part of Fidelity's QRI Division is responsible for the research, design, development, and implementation of systematic active and tax-managed equity strategies. Assets under management is approximately $30B and spans multiple equity products and customized separately managed accounts serving both intermediary and institutional investors. Since our inception in 2001, we have used a combination of theory, data and technology to better understand financial markets and develop innovative investment solutions for our clients.
Education and Experience
Currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD Program. It is preferred that PhD candidates have completed at least three years of their program prior to joining.
Field(s) of study must be in a technical area (STEM) and/or Finance/Economics with a strong programming background.
Demonstrated experience/interest/skill in quantitative research and data science analysis.
Academic or intellectual interest in financial markets.
Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills, as well as the ability to clearly articulate findings.
Systematic Equity Strategies Internship
As an intern with the Systematic Equity Strategies (SES) team, you will work on a 10-week research project that may directly influence how SES invests. Your responsibilities will include:
Develop hypotheses and theoretical models to explain investor behavior and market dynamics
Collect and analyze data needed to test these models
Test theory against data, refining hypotheses and models in the process
Distill the evidence and theory into new insights about how financial markets work
Throughout the internship, you’ll collaborate closely with a highly engaged and intellectually rigorous research team. You’ll receive guidance and feedback, participate in research meetings, and contribute your own ideas to ongoing discussions.
Location:
Boston, MA
Intern Program Dates:
June 1st, 2026 – August 7th, 2026 (* Candidates must be available for the full duration of the program.*)
Certifications:Category:Investment ProfessionalsMost roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.
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.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses, commissions, and profit-sharing are presented as generous and meaningful components of total compensation, with certain roles achieving high total earnings through multiple pay streams. Variable pay is consistently framed as a positive contributor beyond base salary.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match up to 7% alongside additional profit-sharing up to 10% materially enhances long-term compensation. These retirement features are highlighted as standout strengths of the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous paid parental leave (16 weeks maternity, 12 weeks parental), backup dependent care, and adoption assistance provide robust family support. Hybrid work and caregiving resources further ease family responsibilities.
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