VP, Data Science

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.

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.