Associate, Quantitative Research Group (Portfolio Insights)
$145,000–$160,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Develop mathematical and statistical models to solve problems in private market investing, engaging with clients on portfolio challenges across asset allocation, risk management, and benchmarking. Analyze return drivers across private market asset classes and participate in original research to generate actionable investment insights. Partner with investment teams to apply quantitative research to portfolio management questions and design presentations for internal groups and external investors. Contribute to the design and evaluation of proprietary software tools used in private market assessment.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in alternative investments, private markets, portfolio analytics, investment consulting, asset allocation, quantitative research, investment banking or a related field
- Experience with applying quantitative methods to the investment and/or risk management industry
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey quantitative insights to non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated experience using Python or another structured language
- Strong proficiency Microsoft Office Products (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of private market performance metrics, valuation methodologies, and frameworks
Desired Qualifications
- Alternatively, similar knowledge of public markets and a serious interest in private markets
- Familiarity with a variety of asset classes, including equity, credit, and real assets is a plus
- Experience using statistical models with large datasets
- Experience with predictive modeling techniques, including artificial intelligence and/or machine learning, is a plus
- Eagerness to learn and apply novel techniques from academic and practitioner literature
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