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Assistant Leveraged Finance Trader

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Assistant Leveraged Finance Trader

Boston, MA

Job Description:

The Group
Headquartered in Boston, the High Income & Alternatives group manages over $100 billion in assets under management (AUM). The group's investments span "across the capital structure," including high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, convertible bonds, alternative credit, structured credit, and equities. Fundamental research is the foundation of the group's investment process. The team allocates capital from various Fidelity funds and separately managed accounts (SMAs) for institutional and retail clients.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Leveraged Finance Trader to support our trading desk. The ideal candidate will possess a strong operational background combined with hands-on familiarity in executing transactions across broadly syndicated loans, high yield bonds, and credit derivatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with senior traders in a fast-paced environment, contributing to trade execution, position management, and operational efficiency.

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The Value You Deliver

  • Support the leveraged finance trading desk in executing and booking trades across syndicated loans, high yield bonds, and credit derivatives (e.g., CDS, CDX)
  • Coordinate closely with operations, legal, compliance, and middle office teams to ensure timely and accurate trade settlement
  • Monitor market movements and assist in managing risk exposures and portfolio updates
  • Maintain and enhance trading desk tools using Excel, Bloomberg, and internal systems
  • Assist in covering various investor constituents / strategies across the organization
  • Liaise with sales and research teams to support idea generation and trade execution
  • Identify process inefficiencies and help implement improvements to enhance desk operations and performance

The Skills & Experience You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CFA) are a plus
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in a trading assistant, operations, or support role within fixed income or credit markets
  • Solid understanding of the leveraged finance markets, including broadly syndicated loans, high yield bonds, and credit derivatives
  • Strong grasp of trade lifecycle processes, including settlement mechanics, documentation, and regulatory reporting
  • Familiarity with trading platforms such as Bloomberg, TradeWeb, and ClearPar
  • Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and communication skills

Certifications:

Category:

Investment Professionals
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.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2111335
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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