Senior Quant Researcher, Infra & Real Assets (Hybrid)

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners (U.K.) Limited in Boston area is seeking a seasoned Quantitative Researcher to advance private infrastructure and real assets models. You will lead development of quantitative insights to guide diligence, asset selection, and portfolio construction for our Infrastructure and Real Assets strategy.

The role requires 5–10+ years in quantitative research, strong coding in Python/SQL, and experience in asset management or private markets.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in quantitative research, quantitative investing, or related quantitative finance roles.
• Strong ability to conduct independent research, apply rigorous statistical techniques, and translate findings into actionable investment insights.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and developing quantitative models to support investment decision‑making.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and SQL; familiarity with machine learning and data science techniques is a plus.
• Experience within asset management, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, or similar investment environments.

Responsibilities

• Quantitative modeling and analysis of private infrastructure and real assets markets and secondary investment opportunities (80%).
• Take a lead role in applying models to characterize market risk/return relationships and return drivers, and to evaluate investment opportunities in the private markets.
• Accountable for communicating results and actionable insights to the investment team.
• Lead a strategic research and development plan with investment team leadership.
• Seek to incorporate new models and techniques (AI/ML) to enhance and scale the investment process.
• Support fundraising and ad-hoc quantitative analysis requests (20%).
• Support client-facing teams and publishing insightful research.

Skills

Quantitative research

Python

SQL

ML basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's/PhD preferred

Job description

HarbourVest Partners (U.K.) Limited in Boston area is seeking a seasoned Quantitative Researcher to advance private infrastructure and real assets models. You will lead development of quantitative insights to guide diligence, asset selection, and portfolio construction for our Infrastructure and Real Assets strategy.

The role requires 5–10+ years in quantitative research, strong coding in Python/SQL, and experience in asset management or private markets.