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Fidelity TalentSource LLC

Risk Analyst

Fidelity TalentSource LLC, Boston, MA, United States


Job Description:

As part of the Quantitative Research & Investments (QRI) Division at Fidelity Investments, the Risk Analyst will work within a team of risk professionals that supports Fidelity s managed accounts business, Strategic Advisers (SAI). The Risk Analyst will partner with the SAI investment team to deliver superior risk\u2010adjusted performance for the wide range of multi-asset class investment solutions that SAI provides its clients.

Given the rapidly growing business, this position will evolve dynamically and requires an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

As a Risk Analyst, you will partner with SAI s investment team to manage the market risk of our multi-asset class products. You will be responsible for monitoring and communicating the key sources of portfolio risk and performance to the portfolio manager and chief investment officer. You will leverage your expertise in risk modeling to uncover tail risks or hidden correlations across asset classes and will incorporate your knowledge of global macro, market trends, and geopolitical events in your analysis to offer portfolio construction recommendations.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Partner with SAI s Asset Allocation and Equity portfolio managers to manage portfolio risk and assist in portfolio construction
  • Develop stress tests and scenarios that estimate portfolio sensitivities to extreme events
  • Model risk of asset classes outside of core equity and fixed income (i.e. alternatives, private investments, and derivatives)
  • Respond to ad-hoc senior management and portfolio manager requests from across SAI
  • Evaluate SAI s risk models, user interfaces, and processes to ensure the risk management team continuously delivers high quality results
  • Collaborate with our colleagues in QRI and Data Operations to further develop Fidelity s enterprise risk system

The Risk Analyst will work at the company s headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts and will report to the Risk Management Team Lead.

Qualifications

  • 3-7 years related experience in risk management at an asset manager or risk systems vendor
  • MBA/MS in relevant field (Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)
  • CFA/FRM a plus
  • Varied experience in investment risk management

Skills/Knowledge

  • Strong communication skills, in particular in regards to translating complex quantitative analysis into relevant and applicable investment research
  • Knowledge of investment risk management best practices and systems; Axioma, Barra, Bloomberg, FactSet, RiskMetrics etc.
  • Strong ability to think critically and proven record for investment risk management
  • Multi-asset class knowledge
  • R, SQL, Python skills preferred

Values

The following values are considered to be fundamental to the way in which our company operates:

  • Accountability
  • Enthusiasm
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Respect

Location

Boston, MA

Certifications:

Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients money.

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\u2014we 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).

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,

detailed in this document

, 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.

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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

accommodations@fmr.com