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Director, Quant Development

San Francisco, CA
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description:

Director Quant Software Engineering, Derivatives

The Role

As a Director of Quant Software engineering, Derivatives, you will be a part of Quantitative Research and Investments Technology organization and will play a key role in defining and developing derivatives and other quantitative technology products to solve research problems for investment professionals and senior management executives leading strategic Quantitative research initiatives. You will be a part of a small team building a new derivatives application allowing valuing and managing complex derivatives contracts. You will distill abstract research-oriented problems to technology solutions and execute them quickly. You will work closely with senior executives, portfolio managers, analysts and researchers to deeply understand experimentation methodology and enable faster, better experiments using technology solutions. You will be collaborating with other technology team members in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will build scalable, reliable and highly available technology solutions based on engineering best practices in areas such as portfolio construction, risk management, and alpha research.

The Expertise & Skills You Bring

  • Degree in a computational field such as Computer Science

  • 10+ years' hands on experience with software engineering

  • Practical experience developing applications for asset management or global capital markets

  • Experience working with derivatives for at least one asset class (interest rate, credit or FX) is must

  • Development experience using Python (Design, Develop, Test, Debug, Deploy)

  • Object Oriented development experience, ideally with Java & Python

  • Experience working with SQL and PL/SQL on Database (Oracle, Snowflake)

  • Exposure to test automation frameworks (unit & integration)

  • Experience with RESTful APIs

  • Experience with UI development with Angular is a plus

  • AWS cloud environment and understanding of CI/CD & DevOps

  • Experience using agile development practices.

  • Experience with numerical-analysis software libraries is a plus.

  • Focus on delivering customer value in a challenging environment.

  • Understand and adapt to changing business priorities.

  • Strong knowledge of technology trends in implementing business application

The Team

Asset Management Technology (AMT) provides worldwide technology and support to all the Investment Management, Research, Trading, and Investment Operations functions. We are seeking a Director, Quant Software Engineer to join our Quantitative Research & Investing Technology organization. This role will be part of our Quantitative Engineering team, which is responsible for delivering & maintaining solutions for Quant Research team.

The base salary range for this position is $126,000-255,000 USD per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

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.

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.

Certifications:

Category:

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Job Description:

Director Quant Software Engineering, Derivatives

The Role

As a Director of Quant Software engineering, Derivatives, you will be a part of Quantitative Research and Investments Technology organization and will play a key role in defining and developing derivatives and other quantitative technology products to solve research problems for investment professionals and senior management executives leading strategic Quantitative research initiatives. You will be a part of a small team building a new derivatives application allowing valuing and managing complex derivatives contracts. You will distill abstract research-oriented problems to technology solutions and execute them quickly. You will work closely with senior executives, portfolio managers, analysts and researchers to deeply understand experimentation methodology and enable faster, better experiments using technology solutions. You will be collaborating with other technology team members in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will build scalable, reliable and highly available technology solutions based on engineering best practices in areas such as portfolio construction, risk management, and alpha research.

The Expertise & Skills You Bring

  • Degree in a computational field such as Computer Science

  • 10+ years' hands on experience with software engineering

  • Practical experience developing applications for asset management or global capital markets

  • Experience working with derivatives for at least one asset class (interest rate, credit or FX) is must

  • Development experience using Python (Design, Develop, Test, Debug, Deploy)

  • Object Oriented development experience, ideally with Java & Python

  • Experience working with SQL and PL/SQL on Database (Oracle, Snowflake)

  • Exposure to test automation frameworks (unit & integration)

  • Experience with RESTful APIs

  • Experience with UI development with Angular is a plus

  • AWS cloud environment and understanding of CI/CD & DevOps

  • Experience using agile development practices.

  • Experience with numerical-analysis software libraries is a plus.

  • Focus on delivering customer value in a challenging environment.

  • Understand and adapt to changing business priorities.

  • Strong knowledge of technology trends in implementing business application

The Team

Asset Management Technology (AMT) provides worldwide technology and support to all the Investment Management, Research, Trading, and Investment Operations functions. We are seeking a Director, Quant Software Engineer to join our Quantitative Research & Investing Technology organization. This role will be part of our Quantitative Engineering team, which is responsible for delivering & maintaining solutions for Quant Research team.

The base salary range for this position is $126,000-255,000 USD per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

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.

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.

Certifications:

Category:

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About Fidelity Investments

At Fidelity, since our founding in 1946, we have been dedicated to strengthening and security our clients’ financial well-being through exceptional service and innovative solutions. We empower over ~50 million people to achieve their most important financial goals, manage employee benefit programs for nearly 24,000 businesses, and support more than 16,000 wealth management firms and institutions with cutting-edge investments and technology. Our diverse business portfolio and independence provide us with a comprehensive view of the market and the stability to deliver long-term value for our customers. As the financial industry evolves and customer needs grow more complex, Fidelity continues to reinvent, innovate, and transform to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s financial landscape.
 

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Fidelity TalentSource, is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we are an internal business unit within Fidelity’s Talent Acquisition team, dedicated to recruiting talent from various backgrounds for roles in Fidelity’s regional and investor center locations. Our mission is to help you experience Fidelity’s diverse and inclusive workplace while expanding your skill set and professional network, with the ultimate goal of conversion to full-time employment as part of Fidelity’s long-term strategy. To learn more about temporary positions at Fidelity Investments, visit FidelityTalentSource.com.

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