Portfolio Associate, Fund Management (Enterprise Investment Office)

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.  

The Portfolio Associate will support the newly established Fund Management team within the Enterprise Investment Office. This team is accountable for accomplishing and leading all aspects of fund management strategy, developing operational guidelines, and monitoring fund performance across the platform. The Team’s responsibilities include capital use decision making such as capital calls, distributions, recycling, and debt utilization, as well as leveraging data and technology to enhance client experience, optimize performance, and manage liquidity.  

In this role, the Portfolio Associate plays an integral part in the Fund Management team by contributing to daily fund decisions, ongoing fund monitoring, and cross functional collaboration across HarbourVest.  

The ideal candidate is someone who is:  

• A collaborative team player who can effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines with minimal direct supervision  

• An analytical, organized, and creative problem solver with a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail  

• A clear and professional communicator who can engage confidently with colleagues at all levels on varying cross functional teams  

What you will do:  

• Evaluate capital use recommendations by analyzing fund capacity, historical trends, and model utilization to determine optimal outcomes for investors  

• Prepare capital transaction recommendation materials for funds requiring HarbourVest Committee approval  

• Participate in recurring meetings with Fund Managers to review fund specific outcomes, strategy, and client expectations  

• Cross functional coordination and planning with Investment teams, Treasury, Accounting, Capital Markets, and Investor Relations to implement the Fund Management strategy across collaborators  

• Develop and maintain internal fund management strategy and guidelines documentation  

• Support continuous improvement of existing Fund Management execution to improve efficiency, scalability, and outcomes including processes, data, technology, dashboards, reporting, and collaboration across different departments  

What you bring:  

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and competing requests  

• Background in Private Markets preferred with an understanding of fund structuring and mechanics  

• Proven problem solving and analytical skills  

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with strong attention to detail  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power Apps  

Education Preferred  

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience  

• Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience  

Experience  

• 3-5 Years of relevant experience in Finance or Private Markets preferred  

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