VP, Quant Optimization Technology

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

• Inspirational people leader, capable of setting strategic direction and encouraging others to deliver results and impact to achieve that strategy.
• You will partner with other Fidelity business and technology leaders to identify and define strategic priorities based on an understanding of business value needs and enable execution of these initiatives.
• You actively bring new ideas, approaches, and insights to improve the contributions of your team and enable them to develop new skills and capabilities.
• Commitment to building a balance of technology and non-technology skills to fully appreciate the broad needs of our customers.
• You are committed to ongoing development of your own expertise and knowledge to bring the latest capabilities and thinking to your team to empower others with that knowledge.
• Collaborative relationship with senior leaders in Asset Management Technology to propagate standard processes while ensuring the culture and environment supports the attraction, retention, and development of talent

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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.