Quantitative Product Specialist - Private Market Data

Scientific Infra & Private Assets; City of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial analytics company in London seeks a Quantitative Product Specialist to conduct quantitative research, develop models for private market data, and produce professional publications. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency in R or Python. Excellent presentation skills and experience in financial research are essential. The company offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with industry-leading data and insights

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience in financial research or data analytics roles.
• Strong background in statistical modeling and empirical finance.
• Experience creating professional research publications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement quantitative research studies.
• Develop financial and statistical models for analysis.
• Produce investor-facing content based on research findings.
• Deliver presentations to clients and at industry events.
• Translate insights into practical takeaways for stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data analytics

Presentation skills

Proficiency in R

Proficiency in Python

Education

Master’s or PhD in Finance, Financial Economics, or Related Field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Quantitative Product Specialist - Private Market Data

Location: London

Type: Full-time

About Scientific Infra & Private Assets

Scientific Infra & Private Assets is a global leader in data and analytics for private infrastructure and private equity markets. We transform academic excellence into investment-grade indices, tools, and insights that bring transparency and scientific rigor to historically opaque markets. Our indices – such as infraMetrics® and privateMetrics® – serve investors managing hundreds of billions in AUM and are ESMA-registered.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Product Specialist with strong quantitative skills and professional writing experience to contribute to thought leadership and applied research in infrastructure and private assets. This role is ideal for candidates with a passion for private markets, financial economics, and data analytics. The successful candidate will develop high-quality publications, lead analytical research, and present findings to global institutional investors and industry forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement quantitative research studies on private infrastructure and private equity using SIPA data platforms (infraMetrics®, privateMetrics®)
• Develop and refine financial and statistical models to analyse asset-level data, market pricing, and factor exposures
• Produce investor-facing content, including white papers, use cases, and thematic thought pieces that clearly communicate technical findings
• Deliver presentations to clients, prospective investors, and at external conferences or academic events
• Translate quantitative insights into practical takeaways for asset allocators, consultants, and regulators
• Collaborate with researchers, data scientists, and marketing teams to maintain analytical rigor and message clarity

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Finance, Financial Economics, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
• 3–5+ years of experience in financial research, data analytics, or economic strategy roles
• Proficiency in R and/or Python, especially for statistical modelling, empirical finance, and data visualisation
• Proven track record of producing professional research publications or thought leadership articles for sophisticated financial audiences
• Strong presentation skills with experience speaking to clients, C-level audiences, or industry panels
• Familiarity with infrastructure, private equity, or private market data is a strong advantage
• Professional certifications such as CFA or CAIA are preferred

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with industry-leading data and insights in private markets.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• A platform to influence how investors engage with infrastructure and private assets analytics.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

More About Us

Scientific Infra & Private Assets stands at the forefront of innovation in private market analytics, offering sophisticated investors unparalleled insights into the valuation and risks associated with private equity and infrastructure investments. InfraMetrics® and privateMetrics® provide comprehensive, model-driven analytics. InfraMetrics® delivers asset-level metrics for private infrastructure investments across more than 20 markets, categorized by sector, business risk, and corporate structure. PrivateMetrics® offers detailed analytics for private equity investments, encompassing over 100 markets, with data classified by activity, customer model, revenue model, lifecycle, and value chain.

Our commitment to data integrity and transparency underpins our results, and our indices such as infra300® and infra100® are registered with ESMA. We aim to provide reliable, up-to-date, and customizable analytics to bridge academic research and market application.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (pdf format) and mention where you found the ad.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development