Senior Quantitative Researcher Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Quantitative Researcher roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making employer sponsorship straightforward for candidates with a master's or PhD in a quantitative field. Hedge funds, asset managers, and tech firms file LCAs regularly for this title, and the EB-2 green card path is well-established for researchers with advanced degrees. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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. 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 (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.
As a member of the Quantitative Investment Sciences (QIS) team, this Senior Associate, Quantitative Researcher will work with a team of experienced researchers to develop and conduct quantitative modeling and analysis of investment opportunities. This motivated individual will be dedicated to supporting HarbourVest investment strategy teams on active investment diligence, pipeline monitoring, portfolio construction, and generating quantitative insights for client engagements and fundraising. Our projects harness large proprietary private market datasets and statistical models to produce insights that enhance a historically fundamental research-based investment process.
This is an opportunity to join a highly diverse and growing team passionate about pioneering the application of quantitative research, ML/AI and data science to private markets investing and risk management.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS SOMEONE WITH:
- Passion for financial markets and investing, quantitative research with complex datasets, and demonstrated intellectual curiosity.
- Innovative and entrepreneurial attitude. Comfortable taking initiative.
- Excels at clearly and effectively communicating quantitative insights.
- Strives in a collegial and collaborative team-oriented environment.
- Results and detail oriented.
- Willing to work in a position with uneven and high priority project work.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Conducting quantitative/statistical analysis of private markets and investment opportunities (80%)
- You will play a lead role in analyzing proprietary private markets datasets and models to characterize market risk/return relationships, evaluate investment opportunities in the private equity co-investment market to inform investment selection and due diligence.
- Diligently perform data exploration and visualization to test investment team hypotheses.
- Accountable for communicating analysis results and actionable insights to the investment team.
- Support and drive adoption and integration of QIS models with fundamental analysis conducted by deal teams.
- Seek to apply new models and techniques (AI/ML) to advance the use of quantitative methods in the investment process.
Responding to ad-hoc quantitative analysis requests (20%)
- Supporting client facing teams in conducting ad-hoc analysis and responding to client requests.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Experience in quantitative equity is required; prior experience with bottoms-up financial modeling is preferred.
- Prior private markets experience is not required.
- Demonstrate rigorous statistical analysis and experience analyzing large datasets.
- Strong programming skills, preferably in Python (including numerical, statistical modeling and visualization libraries) and SQL.
- Prefer prior independent research experience (academic thesis or industry research).
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) required.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a technical field preferred.
Experience:
- 5-7+ years of relevant experience in quantitative research, quantitative investing, systematic investing, or related quantitative finance roles.
BASE SALARY RANGE (for US-based employees)
$180,000.00 - $210,000.00
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 eligibility, total compensation may include participation in long-term reward programs (typically for more senior-level roles). We also offer a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement contributions, health insurance, income protection, paid time off and leave benefits as well as well-being 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.
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. 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 (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.
As a member of the Quantitative Investment Sciences (QIS) team, this Senior Associate, Quantitative Researcher will work with a team of experienced researchers to develop and conduct quantitative modeling and analysis of investment opportunities. This motivated individual will be dedicated to supporting HarbourVest investment strategy teams on active investment diligence, pipeline monitoring, portfolio construction, and generating quantitative insights for client engagements and fundraising. Our projects harness large proprietary private market datasets and statistical models to produce insights that enhance a historically fundamental research-based investment process.
This is an opportunity to join a highly diverse and growing team passionate about pioneering the application of quantitative research, ML/AI and data science to private markets investing and risk management.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS SOMEONE WITH:
- Passion for financial markets and investing, quantitative research with complex datasets, and demonstrated intellectual curiosity.
- Innovative and entrepreneurial attitude. Comfortable taking initiative.
- Excels at clearly and effectively communicating quantitative insights.
- Strives in a collegial and collaborative team-oriented environment.
- Results and detail oriented.
- Willing to work in a position with uneven and high priority project work.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Conducting quantitative/statistical analysis of private markets and investment opportunities (80%)
- You will play a lead role in analyzing proprietary private markets datasets and models to characterize market risk/return relationships, evaluate investment opportunities in the private equity co-investment market to inform investment selection and due diligence.
- Diligently perform data exploration and visualization to test investment team hypotheses.
- Accountable for communicating analysis results and actionable insights to the investment team.
- Support and drive adoption and integration of QIS models with fundamental analysis conducted by deal teams.
- Seek to apply new models and techniques (AI/ML) to advance the use of quantitative methods in the investment process.
Responding to ad-hoc quantitative analysis requests (20%)
- Supporting client facing teams in conducting ad-hoc analysis and responding to client requests.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Experience in quantitative equity is required; prior experience with bottoms-up financial modeling is preferred.
- Prior private markets experience is not required.
- Demonstrate rigorous statistical analysis and experience analyzing large datasets.
- Strong programming skills, preferably in Python (including numerical, statistical modeling and visualization libraries) and SQL.
- Prefer prior independent research experience (academic thesis or industry research).
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) required.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a technical field preferred.
Experience:
- 5-7+ years of relevant experience in quantitative research, quantitative investing, systematic investing, or related quantitative finance roles.
BASE SALARY RANGE (for US-based employees)
$180,000.00 - $210,000.00
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 eligibility, total compensation may include participation in long-term reward programs (typically for more senior-level roles). We also offer a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement contributions, health insurance, income protection, paid time off and leave benefits as well as well-being 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.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your master's or PhD must tie directly to the quantitative research function, not just to a broad STEM field. Align your credential to the role's core duties in your CV and cover materials before any employer files an LCA.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which employers have certified LCAs for quantitative researcher titles. Firms with repeated filings already have internal counsel and processes in place, cutting your sponsorship timeline significantly.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage tiers
The LCA locks in a wage level at certification. For senior roles, Level III or IV wages apply under DOL's OEWS methodology. Use the OFLC Wage Search by SOC category and metro area before you receive a written offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsor employers
Filter your job search to employers with confirmed LCA sponsorship history for quantitative roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you spend your effort on companies that have sponsored this exact title before.
Anticipate the H-1B cap and plan alternative status
If you're not currently in H-1B status, factor the annual cap and selection process into your timeline. Universities and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, so targeting them bridges the gap if you aren't selected.
Position your profile early for EB-2 NIW eligibility
Published research, proprietary model development, or work with demonstrable national economic impact can support a National Interest Waiver petition, letting you self-petition without waiting for PERM labor certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Quantitative Researcher role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. The role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, financial engineering, or computer science, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Employers document this connection in the LCA and I-129 petition. Roles requiring only a general degree, regardless of field, can draw an RFE, so the job description's degree requirement language matters.
Which visa types do employers most commonly use to sponsor Senior Quantitative Researchers?
H-1B is the primary path for most private-sector quant researchers. Candidates from Australia can use the E-3 visa, which carries a separate cap of 10,500 and has never been exhausted. Candidates from Chile or Singapore may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. J-1 visa is available through designated exchange visitor programs, typically at universities or research institutions. Each route requires employer action before you can start work.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Senior Quantitative Researcher roles right now?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for quantitative research titles, searchable by location and role. This lets you focus applications on firms that have already navigated the filing process for this exact function rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with sponsorship requirements.
Can a Senior Quantitative Researcher self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Yes, through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver. If your work advances U.S. economic or scientific interests and you have a strong publication record, proprietary model development, or documented industry impact, you can file without an employer sponsor or PERM labor certification. USCIS adjudicates NIW petitions under the Dhanasar framework, which is well-suited to quantitative research with demonstrable societal value.
What degree level do employers typically require for H-1B sponsorship in this role?
Most employers sponsoring Senior Quantitative Researchers require a master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline. A bachelor's degree alone rarely satisfies the specialty occupation threshold for a senior title because the role's complexity and seniority imply advanced academic preparation. The O*NET occupation profile for quantitative analyst roles lists doctoral or master's preparation as typical, which USCIS references when evaluating petitions.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Quantitative Researcher jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.