Quantitative Researcher, Private Markets & ML

HarbourVest Partners; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners in Boston seeks a quantitative researcher to develop advanced modeling and analysis for managing private equity portfolios. The role requires strong skills in Python and SQL, as well as a passion for quantitative research and financial markets.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in quantitative finance and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A master's or Ph.D. is preferred. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $210,000 - $280,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a quantitative finance role.
• Strong Python programming skills, including numerical and statistical modeling.
• Demonstrated rigorous statistical analysis and ability to analyze large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative modeling and analysis for evergreen private equity portfolios.
• Communicate analysis results and actionable insights to the Evergreen fund team.
• Support client-facing teams in conducting ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

Quantitative research

Statistical analysis

Python programming

SQL

Monte-Carlo simulation

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Master's degree or Ph.D. in a technical field

Job description

HarbourVest Partners in Boston seeks a quantitative researcher to develop advanced modeling and analysis for managing private equity portfolios. The role requires strong skills in Python and SQL, as well as a passion for quantitative research and financial markets.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in quantitative finance and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A master's or Ph.D. is preferred. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $210,000 - $280,000.