Job Description:
The Asset Management Technology, Quant Development Data Science Team is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Director of Data Science who is passionate about applying new AI technologies in the finance domain. This individual will act as the technical lead, collaborating with investment professionals (such as quants and portfolio managers) as well as engineers to prototype, develop, and deliver cutting edge investment solutions.
The role is available in Boston, MA;
THE EXPERTISE AND SKILLS YOU BRING
- An advanced degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Computational Statistics, Operations Research, Machine Learning or related technical fields.
- 6+ years of prior work experience with text data and advanced natural language processing (NLP).
- Hands-on experience in most of the following: Knowledge Graphs, Graph Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) applications, and Information Retrieval.
- Experience in Deep Learning engineering.
- Proficiency in agile coding principles and expertise in writing high-quality Python modules.
- Proficiency in developing supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms.
- Knowledge of model evaluation, tuning, performance, operationalization, scalability of scientific techniques, and establishing decision strategies.
- Experience in evaluating and deciding on the use of new or existing tools for a project.
- Experience in projects with large-scale, multi-dimensional databases, business infrastructure, and multi-functional teams.
- Proficient programming skills in Python and SQL.
- Ability to translate technical topics to non-technical audiences.
- Passionate about staying ahead of the industry with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning and eager to drive innovation.
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THE TEAM
The Quant technology team is at the frontier of Fidelity Technology and delivers scalable, innovative, industry-leading investment tools that enable Asset Management to achieve a global advantage. Our work in this groundbreaking initiative will contribute significantly to Asset Management's investment performance and scale and efficiency objectives.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.
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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-we 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.
We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.
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.