Quantitative Researcher, PE Secondaries – Hybrid

InforCapital; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners in Boston is seeking a quantitative researcher to model private equity secondaries, develop insights, and support investment diligence. You will drive models, communicate findings to the investment team, and lead a research plan with leadership.

The role includes supporting fundraising and ad-hoc analyses. Requires 3+ years in quantitative finance, strong statistics, and hands-on Python and SQL skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a quantitative finance role.
• Strong statistical analysis of large datasets.
• Proficient in Python programming and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Quantitative modeling and analysis of private equity markets and secondaries (80%).
• Communicate results and insights to the investment team.
• Lead a strategic research and development plan with investment leadership.
• Support fundraising and ad-hoc quantitative analysis (20%).

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Python

SQL

Education

BA/BS required

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

SQL

Job description

HarbourVest Partners in Boston is seeking a quantitative researcher to model private equity secondaries, develop insights, and support investment diligence. You will drive models, communicate findings to the investment team, and lead a research plan with leadership.

The role includes supporting fundraising and ad-hoc analyses. Requires 3+ years in quantitative finance, strong statistics, and hands-on Python and SQL skills.