This position involves performing deep credit research to enhance bond funds and conducting minimal credit risk assessments for money market funds, focusing on banks and finance companies. The role requires effective communication of credit opinions and research findings to support investment decisions. The candidate will collaborate with various teams and maintain relationships with issuers and rating agencies. The primary focus is on integrating qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze financial institutions and improve investment strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Financial Markets, Finance, or a closely related field and three years of experience as a Fixed Income Research Analyst I.
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree in a related field with no experience is acceptable.
• Demonstrated expertise in performing independent fixed income security and issuer analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and familiarity with machine learning techniques.

• Provide fundamental analysis of assigned issuers through qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Generate investment ideas and respond to market opportunities, including assigning and updating ratings.
• Build and maintain analytical tools to support the research and investment process.
• Engage in regular discussions on investment strategy and processes.
• Collaborate effectively in team-based investment processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with issuers, rating agencies, and external counterparts.
• Monitor existing holdings and ratings.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of analytical outputs, models, and research materials.

• Fidelity offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, retirement contributions, comprehensive healthcare coverage, parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and extensive professional development opportunities.