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foray in equity research |
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Look at this job |
| Date Posted: |
02/14/2006 |
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Hi:
I have a PhD in electrical engineering with 10 years of industry experience in technology.Currently, I am getting an MBA (executive program) from an Ivy League. I am extremely interested in making a foray in ER in Fidelity. I will appreciate if people could share their inputs/advices in getting the foot in the door. Thanks |
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Not ER, but fixed income. Interested?
You can search for the job at http://jobs.fidelity.com/secure/job_finder/jf_search.shtml
by using the job number 0601325 and then apply. Description follows.
Quantitative Analyst ?? 0601325
Description
Fidelity??s Fixed Income Division is one of the country??s leading fixed income managers with over $400 billion in U.S. and Canadian dollar denominated bond and money market assets managed by a staff of 100 investment professionals. Resources are focused on providing fundamental, quantitative and macroeconomic analysis. Research is solely for the fixed income funds and is made available only to Fidelity Investment professionals. The group is located in Merrimack, NH, about 50 minutes north of Boston.
Objective:
To analyze and model fixed income securities. To work with portfolio managers and traders in the investment process of managing Fidelity??s mutual funds and trust accounts for the Fixed Income Division.
Major responsibilities:
Development of quantitative models to value securities and portfolios. Engagement with the PMs and traders on the trading desk and taking part in security selection. Take the initiative and leadership to contribute to the advancement of the investment process. Develop tools to analyze data and come up with new ways of assessing relative value opportunities in the market. Make investment recommendations and explain the rationale. Collaboration with other quantitative analysts and developers in the division. Explain complex concepts to non technical people. Publish the research methodologies and results in a way that is easy to understand. Be pragmatic about the approaches to modeling and push for their implementation into the portfolios.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in science , engineering or finance. Modeling experience and interest in investments is a big plus. Deep understanding of math /statistics is required. Specifically, proficiency in stochastic processes, linear algebra, optimization theory, numerical methods and statistical analysis is a must. Person should have very good interpersonal skills and be comfortable working in a team environment. Demonstrated experience / expertise in problem solving is required. Some programming experience in C, C++ or Excel VBA is helpful. Knowledge of Matlab, Splus and relational databases would be a plus as well.
This is a unique opportunity to learn a great deal about finance and investments and be in a highly visible position where you will interact with all investment professionals in one of the premier Fixed Income investment management divisions in the world. Fidelity Investments Fixed Income is located in a beautiful and serene setting in Merrimack, NH, which is less than one-hour drive from downtown Boston.
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