Senior Associate, Primary Investments

Job Description Summary

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, which translates to 2-3 days minimum per week in the office.

HarbourVest is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join its Primary Investment Group in Boston, MA. The Senior Associate role is a career-track position within HarbourVest’s Primary Team. As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for evaluating fund investment opportunities across the Venture Capital, Growth Equity and Private Equity markets, across a variety of sectors. As part of the evaluation process, you will be responsible for meeting with managers who are raising funds, creating detailed performance analytics including benchmarking and portfolio company underwriting, forming and articulating investment theses to our senior team, conducting reference calls with portfolio companies and presenting opportunities to our global Investment Committee. You will also be responsible for helping to source attractive Primary and cross-platform investment activities, and assist with core client-related initiatives.

The ideal candidate is someone who has :

• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Proven leadership skills and ability to succeed working independently and in collaborative teams
• Strong quantitative skills with deep experience in Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level of maturity with ability to multi-task

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