# Vice President or Principal, Quantitative Research Specialist

Hiring organization: [Adams Street Partners](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/adams-street-partners)

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Listed on Adams Street Partners's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Vice President
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Salary: 175000 – 250000 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads quantitative research for a major private markets investment firm, developing statistical models and analytics to optimize portfolios in private equity and debt. It suits experienced quants with a strong finance background who enjoy translating complex analysis into client-ready insights and working across technical and business stakeholders.

_Our summary, not Adams Street Partners's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Machine Learning, Monte Carlo Simulation, Python, R, SQL

## Required

- Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or similar quantitative field
- 5–10 years of quantitative role experience in asset management
- Minimum 2 years with private markets investment processes and portfolios
- Strong programming in Python, R, SQL, and/or C++
- Understanding of investment management concepts including portfolio theory, asset allocation, and performance measurement
- Ability to communicate technical methodologies to non-technical audiences

## Nice to have

- CFA charterholder
- Background in quantitative finance or financial engineering
- Exposure to portfolio analytics, forecasting, and risk management modeling
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI workflows
- Experience with private investment vehicles
- Experience managing support staff

Apply on Adams Street Partners's site: https://www.adamsstreetpartners.com/careers-job-post/?gh_jid=5183346007