Date Posted: November 9, 2011

Oganization posting job: Cambridge Associates

Job Title: Research Consultant, Quantitative Resources

Job Location: Boston, MA

The Research Consultant is a member of a team responsible for the development of quantitative tools that help the consulting staff analyze and frame investment issues. In addition to developing the tools, the team supports the consulting staff as they determine how to interpret and explain the outputs to clients. When appropriate, the team also helps the consulting staff adapt tools to a given client’s situation. In addition to developing and supporting these tools, the team is responsible for defining standard quantitative methodologies.

IF INTERESTED, please contact Lisa Martin at lmartin@cambridgeassociates.com or 617-457-1719. Do NOT contact QWAFAFEW-NYC.

Job Responsibilities

· Participate in all aspects of research project work, which include defining the scope of projects, sourcing possible solutions, evaluating options (cost/benefit/risk), design and construction of models.

· Support the consulting staff by providing training on quantitative tools as well as responding to inquiries ranging from interpreting and applying tools to designing custom analyses.

· Take on specific project responsibilities in supporting other groups when their projects require quantitative expertise.

· Contribute to project oversight and group management.

Key Characteristics and Qualifications:

· Bachelor degree(s) with a concentration in either Mathematics or Applied Mathematics is required (or other quantitative degree). Graduate degree strongly preferred.

· 1-3 years appropriate experience in investments. In the absence of relevant work experience, demonstrated interest in capital markets is strongly preferred (e.g. graduate course work).

· Experience with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with computer programming (Visual Basic and Matlab) is strongly preferred.

· Intellectually curious; open-minded; creative and pro-active thinker.

· Effective completing tasks both independently and in a team environment.

Strong oral and written communication skills.