VP Data Science

Job Description : The Role

The Role

We are seeking a Vice President, Data Science to join the Fidelity Digital Asset Management business and report directly to the Head of Digital Asset Operational Capabilities.

This role will lead a team of blockchain engineers and quant developers supporting the Research, Trading, Risk and Operations functions.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in financial engineering, technology or quantitative investment functions with practical experience querying on-chain data and / or deploying smart contracts

Masters or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. engineering or computer science) preferred

Experience in working with various blockchain implementations including EVM, Cosmos SDK, or Solana and the associated codebase

Proficiency in more two or more of the following languages : Python, JavaScript, Go, Solidity, Rust, DAML

Hand-on experience with tools / frameworks like OpenZepplin, Hardhat, Ganache, Mythril, Truffles and related testing libraries like Waffle and Chai

Proficiency in complex data extraction or processing using Python, SQL, Snowflake

Familiarity with advanced quantitative techniques and models to drive optimization, classification, inferences or forecasts

Ability to lead highly responsive teams handling engineering critical issues from the day-to-day rigors of an operationally critical analytic environment

Collaborative, creative and team-oriented approach to R&D, investing and technology. Ability to work across teams whose skill sets span blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts, trading, and risk management

Evidenced problem-solver across highly technical and quantitative projects within financial service

The Team

Fidelity Digital Asset Management FDAM is building an investment platform offering digital asset products and services designed to meet the growing needs of Fidelity s retail customers and intermediary and institutional clients.

The Data Science team is a highly collaborative group leading technical projects across the FDAM organization to enable effective management of investment products and services.

Project examples include integration of vendor infrastructure, constructing models or tools, building automation across technologies, and portfolio or business analytics.

As a hands-on team lead you will be expected to understand the function needs to both meet the expected outcome and continue to drive innovation.

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The base salary range for this position is $124,000-$262,000 per year. u00A0

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation. u00A0 u00A0

We offer a wide range of

benefits

to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. u00A0These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.

u00A0Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Certifications : Company Overview

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 u2014we 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

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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