Hybrid EMEA Secondary Investment Associate

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners in London is seeking an Associate in the EMEA Secondary Investment Group to help with investment analysis, due diligence, modeling, and monitoring of opportunities. The role blends rigorous analytical work with hands-on investment experience in a fast-moving private equity environment.

You will be trained and mentored by senior colleagues, engaging across tech, healthcare, and other sectors, and will contribute to decision-making processes in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of investment banking or private equity experience.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent in English; able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate diverse investment opportunities across sectors.
• Engage in due diligence with advisers and private equity managers.
• Build detailed financial models and perform investment valuation.
• Contribute to investment discussions and decisions.
• Monitor portfolio performance and assist with value-added activities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Education

BS/BA, MBA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

HarbourVest Partners in London is seeking an Associate in the EMEA Secondary Investment Group to help with investment analysis, due diligence, modeling, and monitoring of opportunities. The role blends rigorous analytical work with hands-on investment experience in a fast-moving private equity environment.

You will be trained and mentored by senior colleagues, engaging across tech, healthcare, and other sectors, and will contribute to decision-making processes in a hybrid work setting.