Job Description:
The Role
We are looking for experienced investors that are highly driven, easy to work with, and passionate about economics, capital markets and investment decision-making to help our advisory and institutional clients build better portfolios. We prefer candidates who were analysts at our client firms and/or asset management firms.
Deliver value to advisors and institutional clients seeking consultation on asset allocation, manager selection, and overall portfolio construction.
Synthesize the best of Fidelity’s intellectual capital and incorporate thought leadership into portfolio construction:
Gain a deep understanding of Fidelity’s business cycle framework and asset allocation views from our Asset Allocation Research Team (AART).
Absorb manager research and thought leadership from Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser (FIWA) to maintain an open architecture investment approach and champion advisor education on topics such as portfolio construction with alternative investments.
Distill investment and market insights and establish a sound grasp of Fidelity’s investment approach through quarterly meetings with Fidelity’s top portfolio managers.
Advance market commentary, asset class and sector strategy, and macro views from Fidelity’s Capital Market Strategy Group (CMSG)
Communicate key findings & actionable guidance in a clear, concise & inspiring manner.
Present at Portfolio Construction Institute events and other client speaking engagements.
Work alongside business partners in investment product & distribution, macro strategy, investment sales, custody & clearing relationship management.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
5-12 years' relevant work experience. Background in portfolio decision-making, providing investment guidance across multiple asset classes and styles is highly desirable.
CFA charterholder.
MBA or master’s degree preferred.
FINRA Series 7 & 63 licenses required within four months of joining.
Proven investment acumen, with the ability to respectfully challenge others' investment views.
Strong understanding of the mutual fund and ETF landscape.
Dynamic problem solver capable of independently completing complex portfolio analyses.
Ideal candidate will combine outstanding aptitude for tackling the hardest portfolio challenges with unusual grace & persuasiveness.
Strong sales communication & writing skills, including translating complex quantitative investment analysis into relevant, actionable investment solutions.
Developer of positive relationships with select internal & external partners.
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The Team
The Portfolio Construction Guidance Team (PCG) is a part of the Portfolio Construction Solutions Team within Fidelity Institutional (FI). We work closely with Fidelity’s Asset Allocation Research Team (AART) and Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser (FIWA), Fidelity’s Model Team, and sales and marketing teams. We are responsible for providing portfolio construction insights to our advisory
Certifications:
Series 07 - FINRA, Series 63 - FINRACategory:
Investment OperationsFidelity’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.