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Quantitative Analyst

Fidelity

Fidelity

IT
Boston, MA, USA
Posted on Oct 3, 2025

Job Description:

The Groups and Team

Quantitative Research & Investments (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.

With roughly $800 billion in assets under management, Fidelity Asset Management Solutions (FAMS) is a leading provider of multi-asset class solutions for retail and institutional clients. The range of investment solutions includes target date funds, target allocations funds, income and real return strategies, world allocation funds, managed-volatility strategies and other custom institutional solutions.

The Multi-Asset Class (MAC) Quantitative Research Team within QRI provides research and analysis to FAMS portfolio managers and other investment professionals in support of our broad range of investment solutions. This research is vital in helping portfolio managers to select the most suitable investment options and manage asset class and risk exposures across all investment solutions we deliver. Members of the team either work directly within a specific investment team as an embedded analyst or support all investment teams as a central analyst.

The Role

Fidelity is seeking a seasoned quantitative analyst to join the Multi-Asset Class (MAC) team, supporting our target date strategies. As a key contributor, you will develop and communicate market views, produce thematic research and thought leadership, and design and evaluate innovative investment strategies. You’ll enhance quantitative frameworks for both strategic and tactical asset allocation, and refine tools for outcome-driven portfolio construction and risk management. Your work will directly impact the management of Fidelity’s mutual funds and client accounts, while also supporting the development of new products tailored to evolving client needs.

Responsibilities will vary based on your experience, skillset, and the team’s priorities, which may shift over time. Potential areas of focus include:

  • Target date glidepath design

  • Retirement solutions to address longevity risk

  • Downside protection and robust diversification

  • Proprietary alpha signals and factor models

  • Systematic cross-asset investment strategies

  • Liability-driven investment solutions

The ideal candidate will bring deep multi-asset market expertise, strong quantitative and programming capabilities, and advanced data modeling skills. Success in this role requires analytical rigor, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset.

The Value You Deliver

  • Develop and communicate global macro views based on both independent and collaborative research.

  • Lead research across four areas: strategic asset allocation, tactical asset allocation, portfolio construction, and manager research.

  • Build quantitative tools and infrastructure to support discretionary and systematic investment processes.

  • Monitor and attribute portfolio risks and returns.

  • Collaborate across investment and technology teams, mentor analysts.

  • Translate complex quantitative ideas for non-technical audiences.

  • Share insights through stakeholder presentations and published research.

  • The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Deep understanding of market dynamics, quantitative strategies, portfolio construction, and risk management.

  • Advanced degree in finance, math, engineering, science, or business.

  • 10+ years in quantitative research (multi- or single-asset class).

  • 5+ years applying quantitative techniques in discretionary investment processes.

  • Programming and data management experience; proficiency in Python or R.

  • Leadership Competencies You Demonstrate

  • Strategic thinker with a bias for timely execution.

  • Professional presence with strong communication across all levels.

  • Independent idea generator with a collaborative working style.

  • Passionate about markets and investing.

  • High integrity, humility, and team orientation.

  • Committed to investment principles and repeatable processes.

  • Client-focused mindset.

Certifications:

Category:

Investment Professionals

Most 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.

Company overview

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 complete the application or interview process.

If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at:

accommodations@fmr.com

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Join us

At Fidelity, you’ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples’ lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don’t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity—we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you’ve always imagined.

Fidelity's working model blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks).

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

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, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to [email protected], or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

Benefits
Learning & development
Culture

Benefits that adapt to everything life sends your way

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

16-week maternity leave & 12-week parental leave

Student loan assistance

Fidelity is invested in you

Committed to Professional Development

At Fidelity, we are constantly adapting to the changing needs of our customers, new technologies, and better ways of working. And we empower our employees to do the same, with an emphasis on developing skills and connections that will help propel you forward in your career while being able to make an impact for Fidelity’s customers around the world.

We offer a wide range of options for professional development including online, in-person, and mentor driven solutions. Special interest and networking groups are also part of our culture of empowerment, personal and professional enrichment, diversity and inclusion, and knowledge sharing.

Continuing Education & Training

  • Assess, build, and align your development plan through resources like our skill-building classroom and online courses.
  • Video-based training for technology, leadership, management & more.
  • Ongoing skills development and coaching opportunities.
  • Paid training with a facilitator who is dedicated to your onboarding and will track and evaluate your progress, giving you strategies to improve.
  • A range of talent development programs to support career mobility.

Mentoring

  • Utilize the skills of experienced leaders to enrich your career.
  • Dedicated mentors to help you grow into new areas of Fidelity’s business as you develop new skills.
  • An open atmosphere of knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Opportunities to pay it forward, sharing the knowledge you develop and as you help others define how they want their career to take shape.

Our Commitment

Discover opportunities to build a fulfilling career within a supportive culture that celebrates individuality. We empower our associates to pursue career paths that align with their unique goals and personalities.

Giving back to our communities

Throughout Fidelity, you’ll find a genuine commitment to social responsibility – where we strive to make an impact for customers, while also making an impact on the world.

Fidelity Cares

  • Provides associates with opportunities to actively volunteer and share their talents.
  • Hosts numerous company-wide volunteer events (in-person and virtual).
  • Partners with nonprofit organizations to support our local communities.
  • More than 12,500 associates donate time annually – from interns to SVPs.
  • Impact includes refurbishing schools, donating books and supplies, and teaching financial literacy.

Fidelity Charitable®

  • Created to make it easy for people to support charitable organizations they care about.
  • Helped deliver $14.9billion in donor-recommended grants to charity in 2024.
  • Supported more than 433,000 unique charities around the world.
  • Since its inception, more than $100 billion has been given to public charities.

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