VP, Quant Optimization Technology

Job Description : The Role

We are seeking a VP, Quant Optimization Technology to join our Quantitative Research & Investments Technology (QRIT) team in Fidelity Asset Management Technology. This role will partner with the quant research and investments teams to design, build, enhance, and support a comprehensive portfolio optimization & back testing ecosystem. This individual will combine hands-on development with leading a team of software engineers and quantitative developers. The role will be reporting to the Head of QRIT and will join the QRIT leadership team.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a computational field such as Computer Science, Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of proven professional experience working in financial services (Asset Management experienced preferred)
• Experience managing teams of developers and as a player / coach
• Proven experience engaging with senior internal and external clients and partners
• Experience with Python and micro-services / RESTful APIs
• Proven ability to design highly scalable and low latency systems
• Experience working on AWS cloud environment and working knowledge of CI / CD & DevOps
• Strong experience in system architecture, design patterns and software engineering fundamentals such as OOP, functional programming, data modeling.
• Advanced understanding of data structures
• Demonstrated experience with building and customizing portfolio optimization tools
• Proven ability to capture requirements and formulate plans by partnering with various stakeholders
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills to influence decisions and engage across Fidelity and at all levels of the organization

The Value You Deliver

Certifications : Category :

Information Technology

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.

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