Fixed Income Research Associate

Job Description:

The Department
Fidelity’s Fixed Income Division is one of the world’s leading fixed income managers with over $1 trillion in fixed income assets managed by a staff of more than 190 investment professionals. At Fidelity, we combine fundamental research on domestic and international debt issuers with macroeconomic and quantitative analysis to make investment decisions and help our clients achieve their financial goals. The Fixed Income Division is headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

The Position

The Fixed Income research associate program is designed to recruit talented, industrious candidates to support Fidelity’s bond and money market investment processes and train them with the foundational skills to launch successful careers in investing.

In this associate role, you will support the work of senior analysts on the Fixed Income research team to: (i) provide in-depth coverage of assigned sectors; (ii) build and maintain financial models; (iii) draft and produce research material; (iv) maintain robust and accurate data; (v) communicate credit opinions; and (vi) generate investment ideas. You will interact regularly with analysts, portfolio managers and traders across a variety of investment mandates. Our investment process is heavily team-based, and the successful associate will contribute regularly and effectively to group activities. 

The Fixed Income Division’s research associate program utilizes an apprenticeship model and provides the participants with experience in fixed income research and investing, as well as in-depth training in particular sectors. The program is designed to last 4 years, at which time successful associates are typically positioned for more senior roles within Fidelity, the asset management industry, or top graduate programs.

Qualifications

We are currently seeking candidates who have the following characteristics:

• 0-3 years of relevant work experience; progress towards the CFA designation is a plus

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills

• Critical thinking and intellectual curiosity, including demonstrated interest in investing

• Highly organized and strong attention to detail

• Results-driven; self-motivated to succeed and demonstrated work ethic

• Ability to work and contribute as part of a team

• Excellent oral and written communication

 Location

Merrimack, NH

Sponsorship

Fidelity Investments does not offer work visas for this role.

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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.