Senior Quant Researcher - Private Markets & ML/AI (Hybrid)

HarbourVest Partners; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners in Boston seeks a Senior Associate, Quantitative Researcher to advance private markets insights using quantitative methods. You will develop models, analyze large datasets, and support investment decisions with rigorous analytics.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the QIS team, applying ML/AI techniques, and communicating findings clearly to deal teams and clients in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in quantitative research or related finance roles.
• Strong data analysis and modeling with large datasets.
• Proficient in Python with numeric libraries and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead quantitative/statistical analysis of private markets and investment opportunities.
• Communicate insights to investment teams and support model adoption.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from client-facing teams.

Skills

Python

SQL

Quantitative research

Education

BA/BS

MS/PhD preferred

Job description

HarbourVest Partners in Boston seeks a Senior Associate, Quantitative Researcher to advance private markets insights using quantitative methods. You will develop models, analyze large datasets, and support investment decisions with rigorous analytics.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the QIS team, applying ML/AI techniques, and communicating findings clearly to deal teams and clients in a hybrid work environment.