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HarbourVest Partners · 1 day ago

Associate, Primary Investments

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

HarbourVest Partners is a global firm specializing in private markets, seeking candidates for their pre-MBA Associate program in the Primary Investment Group. The Associate will conduct due diligence on fund investment opportunities and work collaboratively within the team to present findings to senior professionals.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform due diligence on Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital managers and fund opportunities, including preparing detailed performance and benchmarking analyses, participating in manager diligence meetings, making reference calls, and conducting independent research

Source and evaluate new Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital fund opportunities. Develop investment theses and present key findings to senior professionals. Prepare diligence material and present opportunities to the global Investment Committee

Complete special projects for internal usage and client requests, including industry research and market updates. Prepare materials for HarbourVest's Annual Meeting and other client meetings

Monitor primary fund investments through attendance at Annual Meetings, reviewing quarterly and annual reports, and participating in portfolio update calls. Build and enhance relationships with fund managers

Source and refer interesting direct equity, credit and secondary opportunities internally and facilitate/assist with the initial assessment of these opportunities

Work to build and expand your personal network and knowledge base through continuing to meet and work with professionals at HarbourVest

Qualification

ExcelInvestment analysisQuantitative skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

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

A strong work background in manager research, investment consulting, investment banking or related financial services

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Strong quantitative skills with deep experience in Excel

A strong academic background with coursework in finance, business or accounting

2-3 Year of work experience in manager research, investment consulting, investment banking or related financial services

Preferred

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience

Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience

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

H1B Sponsorship

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