Principal Quant Investment Strategist

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 environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, which translates to 3-4 days minimum per week in the office.

As a Quantitative Investment Strategist you will leverage cutting edge analytical tools and data insights to inform portfolio construction and asset allocation decisions within private markets with the goal of strengthening relationships across asset owners, private market investors, and the private equity/credit communities. As a leader on the team, you will remove barriers to success by encouraging creative solutions and champion the culture of continuous innovation.

The ideal candidate is someone who has:

• Investment experience with all asset classes covering equities, fixed income, and alternatives, including a clear understanding of private markets
• Proficiency with asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and cash flow modeling techniques
• Ability to clearly articulate and advocate positions and communicate complex concepts to broad audiences
• Independent thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with taking initiative and driving results
• Commercial orientation with demonstrated experience engaging with institutional clients on topics related to asset allocation and portfolio construction

What you will do:

• Develop bespoke asset allocation and portfolio construction recommendations based on the unique set of client objectives and constraints
• Contribute to the formulation of institutional asset allocation, investment risk management, and investment beliefs
• Create custom analyses with focus on strategic portfolio reviews, asset allocation, portfolio optimization, investment risk, and benchmarking
• Partner with Investor Relations and Custom Solutions to lead engagements with institutional clients related to strategic asset allocation, portfolio construction, and investment pacing analysis
• Work closely with QIS Research function on research projects, including authoring white papers and other thought leadership publications
• Extend existing infrastructure of quantitative capabilities to support business development efforts

What you bring:

• 10+ years of investment experience - focused on Asset Allocation and portfolio management in the institutional space
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to develop recommendations and support assertions with relevant quantitative and qualitative data
• Strong technical background, including building and evolving quantitative models with the focus on asset allocation, portfolio construction, and investment risk management
• Outstanding communication skills and strong ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Prior experience with Private Equity is a plus

Education Preferred