About the Role
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
Requirements
- 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
PEI Group supports flexible working arrangements, and we welcome career returners.
At PEI we value diverse talent and welcome applications from everyone – regardless of background. We are an equal opportunity employer and our inclusive culture at PEI is reflected in every stage of the recruitment journey. Please inform us at initial stages of the recruitment process if you require any reasonable adjustments and we can accommodate this.
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