Job Description Summary
For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
In our collegial environmentthat’smarked by low turnover and high energy,you’llbe inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths andacquirenew skills and experiences.
We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differencesoptimizesthe potential of both the individual and the firm.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically13 weeksper quarter), leaving 5additionalremote days to be used as needed.
As a member of the Quantitative Investment Sciences (QIS) team, thisQuantitativeResearcher will join a highly diverse and growing group of expert researchers, data engineers and software developers who are pioneering the development and application of quantitative models and tools to private market investment decision making and portfolio management.
This motivated individual will serve as a dedicated quantitative researcher for HarbourVest’s Infrastructure and Real Assets strategy team, generating quantitative insights to inform investment diligence and assetselection, portfolio construction, and support client engagements and fundraising. Our team's projects harness large proprietary private market datasets and statistical models to enhance a traditionally fundamental research-based investment process.
The ideal candidate is someone with:
Quantitative modeling and analysis of private infrastructure and real assets markets and secondary investment opportunities (80%)
Support fundraising and ad-hoc quantitative analysis requests (20%)
Experience within asset management, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, or similar investment environments
Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence both technical and investment stakeholders
Intellectual curiosity, strong ownership, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degreerequired, preferably in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline
5-10+ years of experience in quantitative research, quantitative investing, systematic investing, or related quantitative finance roles
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$210,000.00 - $280,000.00
This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance. In addition to salary and bonus, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography. Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries.
