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HarbourVest Partners · 20 hours ago

Quantitative Researcher, Private Equity Secondaries

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$160K/yr - $240K/yr

3+ years exp

HarbourVest Partners is a global firm dedicated to providing impactful solutions to clients and investing partners. The Quantitative Researcher will be responsible for generating quantitative insights to inform investment diligence and asset selection within the Private Equity Secondary strategy team, utilizing large datasets and statistical models to enhance investment processes.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Quantitative modeling and analysis of private equity 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 PE secondaries market

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

Qualification

Quantitative modelingStatistical analysisPython programmingSQL programmingIndependent researchEntrepreneurial initiativePassion for financeCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Experience in quantitative equity is required

Demonstrate rigorous statistical analysis and experience analyzing large, complex datasets

Strong programming skills, preferably in Python (including numerical, statistical modeling and visualization libraries) and SQL

3+ years of experience in a quantitative finance role

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

Preferred

Prefer prior independent research experience (academic thesis or industry research)

Prefer master's degree or Ph.D. in a technical field

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Long-term reward programs

Comprehensive total rewards package

Retirement

Health

Insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Company

HarbourVest Partners

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HarbourVest Partners is a private markets firm providing solutions to help clients invest in primary funds, real assets, and private credit.

Founded in 1982

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.harbourvest.com

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