Fidelity Investments

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The Role

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Asset Allocation Research, the research associate will work closely with the research analysts on the Asset Allocation Research Team and other colleagues to support day-to-day research needs. You will play a role in developing and communicating key conclusions to the investment staff. The position is located at the company’s headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Value You Deliver

Through the application of fundamental economic and investment analytical tools, undertake projects across a wide variety of both macro and investment-related topics. This includes self-initiated independent work, as well as collaborative on team projects.
Contribute to AART’s analysis of global macroeconomic trends including timely business-cycle developments as well as longer-term themes. Participate in research activities involving active asset allocation signals, longer-term capital market projections, and strategic portfolio construction and design.
Provide updates, both written and verbal, that communicate key economic and investment trends and their investment implications. This includes regular interaction with investment teams across Fidelity asset management.
Assist with programming and automation of econometric models, Excel, and Powerpoint chart updates. This includes developing and providing clean data and charts for both internal research and external thought-leadership publications.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring

Undergraduate degree in Economics or significant economics course work with a Finance or related degree
Strong academic record and/or 2-4 years of meaningful work or internship experience
Strong fundamental understanding of economic data required
Experience in econometrics (coursework or work related)
Excellent Excel and programming skills required
Validated interest/experience in conducting research projects
Ability and confidence to work effectively in both independent and group settings
Capable of completing multiple tasks at a time with great organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong intellectual curiosity and interest in global events, history, economics, and finance
Strong personal and professional integrity
Dedication to building a career at Fidelity
Values

The following values are fundamental to the way in which our company operates:

Accountability
Enthusiasm
Integrity
Teamwork
Respect