Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Research and Portfolio Manager, the candidate will rotate through 3 areas of investment management during a 4-month time frame: equity research, credit research and trading.  

Within equity and credit research, the candidate will:

• Be assigned a discrete industry sector and group of securities (approximately 2-3) to analyze.

• Conduct fundamental and in-depth research to make, buy and sell recommendations on securities.

• Have full and sole responsibility for those companies and access to all resources available to a full-time Analyst.

• Access to Analysts covering related sectors and assigned a Portfolio Manager mentor.

• Have regular communication with a Director of Research. Training resources are available as required.

• Identify key drivers and generate high-conviction conclusions on the outcome of each driver and resulting impact on stock or bond performance.

• Clearly articulate the analysis in written notes and slides, presenting final conclusions to our investment team. 

Reporting to the Head Trader Americas, the candidate will:

• Collaborate with department senior traders responsible for implementing cross asset investment ideas with a focus on servicing Portfolio Managers investing in the Americas markets and assess Market Risks and Costs while operating within applicable external and internal regulations and guidelines.

• Focus on providing the Investment Team with best-in-class market intelligence with the purpose of highlighting Short to Medium Term Portfolio impacts. This includes but is not limited to identifying - liquidity opportunities, underappreciated micro & macro forces, positioning dynamics, regulatory impacts and cross asset moves.

• Work closely with the local and international investment teams to understand investment ideas and portfolio manager trade intentions in credit and equity.

• Engage with internal compliance, middle office, and settlements teams to minimize operational risk. 

What We’re Looking For

• An avid interest and intellectual curiosity about the market, demonstrated through academic career, prior work experience and/or personal investing

• A high degree of motivation, initiative, and a tireless enthusiasm for discovering new investment opportunities

• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong work ethic and desire to make an impact

• Able to think logically, critically & quickly

• Team player with a positive attitude

Please include the following in your application:

• Cover Letter

• Current Resume (1 page is preferred), including your overall GPA for each school you attended

• Transcripts (Unofficial)

To be considered for this role, you must be eligible to work in Canada.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

•    Canada's Top 100 Employers 
o    Greater Toronto's Top Employers 
o    Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers 
o    Canada's Top Employers for Young People 
  
•    Great Place To Work® Certified 
o    Best Workplaces for Inclusion 
o    Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness 
o    Best Workplaces for Today's Youth 
o    Best Workplaces for Women 
o    Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 
o    Best Workplaces in Ontario 
o    Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams 

•    LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
  
•    Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work 
o    HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program 
o    HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer 

Designations
•    Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified 
•    Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy 
•    TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting 
•    Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team