Associate, Quantitative Investment Engineer

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest invites applications for a Quantitative Investment Engineer to join the QIS team. The role focuses on developing applications, expanding data sets, and translating business requirements into technical solutions on our cloud-based data analytics platform for private markets.

We operate with a Hybrid Work Arrangement: Remote work 18 days per quarter, managed at the supervisor’s discretion. Ideal candidates bring strong SQL and Python skills, data analysis capabilities, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of business/financial investment data experience preferred.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Capture and translate business requirements into technical solutions, integrations, and system designs.
• Build and maintain prototypes using SQL, Python, and other relevant technologies.
• Develop quick functional prototypes and identify tests on data and functionality.
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, QA, investment professionals, vendors, and IT teams through the solution lifecycle.
• Identify, document, and onboard new data sets.
• Update project artifacts such as task boards, use cases, and release notes.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Strong communication

Agile

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

CI/CD tools

Job description

We are looking for a Quantitative Investment Engineer to join our Quantitative Investment Science (QIS) team at HarbourVest. This role involves developing applications, expanding our data set, and translating business requirements into technical solutions on our cloud‑based data analytics platform for private markets.

Hybrid Work Arrangement

Remote work: 18 days per quarter (approximately 13 days of continuous remote and 5 flexible days) at the manager’s discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and translate business requirements into technical solutions, integrations, and system designs.
• Build and maintain working prototypes using SQL, Python, and other relevant technologies.
• Develop quick functional prototypes and identify manual and automated tests on data and functionality.
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, QA, investment professionals, vendors, and IT teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Identify, document, and facilitate the onboarding of new data sets.
• Update project artifacts such as task boards, use cases, application documentation, release notes, and technical write‑ups.
• Resolve data exceptions and irregularities from internal and external sources.
• Support additional responsibilities as required by the team.

Key Qualifications

• High energy, collaborative work style with flexibility to handle a broad range of analysis, testing, and support assignments.
• Proficient in SQL and data analysis to support system design and testing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to dissect complex situations and propose creative solutions.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills at all levels and across functional groups.
• Experience with investment data management, especially IBOR or other book‑of‑records systems.
• Proficiency in Python and quick prototype development.
• Experience on business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent.
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD practices, and related tools.
• Ability to facilitate multiple intricate projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and tools.
• Track record of completing high‑intensity, high‑complexity projects.

Education

• Preferred: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of business analyst experience in the investment management or FinTech industry (preferred).

Compensation

• Base salary range: $105,000 – $115,000 USD (annually).
• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.
• Potential eligibility for long‑term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package, including retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.
• Compensation may vary by position and geography; posted ranges apply only in the U.S.

EEO Statement

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.