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HarbourVest Partners · 2 weeks ago

Vice President, Client Ops New Business Implementation

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$167K/yr - $283K/yr

10+ years exp

HarbourVest Partners is a global firm with a commitment to delivering impactful solutions to clients. The Vice President, Client Ops New Business Implementation will lead the operational build aspects for new investment solutions, collaborating closely with various teams and ensuring operational readiness for new products.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the operational build aspects for the firms’ new investment solutions for our clients

Collaborate with different areas of Client Operations and various colleagues across the firm

Assess the operational builds capacity and needs that may impact the operational model

Assist in all aspects of the client operational launch of a new product from the point of concept to full transition to the 'run' team

Review legal and other product documentation from an operational commercial perspective

Solicit feedback and input from a large cross-section of the organization to inform decisions around product terms and related sales and operating models

Coordinate with operational leads to ensure that the firm will be prepared to support the operational needs

Share experience and insights to influence product strategy and planning to build efficiencies across product strategies

Qualification

Client operationsFund structuringPrivate equityRegulatory reportingAccounting standardsOperational processesProject managementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

10+ years of professional experience in the private markets or asset management space, focused on client operations, understanding of fund structuring, involvement in product launch and related topics

Demonstrated excellence in implementing multi-dimensional projects

Strong familiarity with SEC regulatory reporting, US GAAP, LUX GAAP and other basis of accounting

Strong understanding of the mechanics and inter-dependencies of alternative investment funds

Familiarity with different legal structures used for investors to access private market strategies

Brings HarbourVest legacy background around systems and processes

Ability to provide commercially driven insights that inform strategic decision making

Established network of industry relationships and contacts to leverage to support business research and best practices

Brings cross functional expertise with experience in one or more of the five operational functions below: Accounting, Client Experience, Performance/Analytics, Transfer Agent, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Compliance – Regulatory and tax

Strong attention to detail and ability to push for client operational decisions on a project while seeking input from different perspectives, without existing precedents

Experience with separately managed mandates, complex open and closed end fund structures, alternatives, private equity, credit investments, real assets and various performance fees structures

Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts in simple terms by building a template/model, summarizing in writing and in person

Experience working in team environments, with the ability to lead or facilitate group efforts

Preferred

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

10+ years of experience in private equity or alternatives asset class

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Long-term reward programs

Comprehensive total rewards package

Retirement

Health

Insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Company

HarbourVest Partners

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HarbourVest Partners is a private markets firm providing solutions to help clients invest in primary funds, real assets, and private credit.

Founded in 1982

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.harbourvest.com

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