Senior Associate, Quantitative Researcher, Private Equity Co-Investments

HarbourVest Partners

Senior Associate, Quantitative Researcher analyzing quantitative modeling for private equity co-investments. Collaborating on investment diligence and generating insights with experienced researchers in a hybrid environment.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative analysis and statistical modeling, with strong programming skills in Python and SQL. Capable of conducting independent research and effectively communicating actionable insights from complex datasets.

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Quantitative Finance ExperienceStatistical AnalysisPython ProgrammingSQL ProgrammingData Visualization

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisStatistical AnalysisData ExplorationData VisualizationIndependent Research

Soft Skills

Communication

Industry Keywords

Private MarketsInvestment OpportunitiesProprietary DatasetsQIS ModelsQuantitative Equity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct quantitative/statistical analysis of private markets and investment opportunities
Lead role in analyzing proprietary datasets and models
Diligently perform data exploration and visualization
Communicate analysis results and actionable insights
Support integration of QIS models with fundamental analysis
Respond to ad-hoc quantitative analysis requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in a Quantitative Finance role
Experience in quantitative equity
Strong programming skills, preferably in Python and SQL
Rigorous statistical analysis
Independent research experience (academic thesis or industry research) preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical field required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Long-term reward programs
Comprehensive total rewards package
Retirement programs
Health insurance
Paid time off
Wellness programs