Vice President, Evergreen Product Operations

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 100.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HarbourVest Partners (U.K.) Limited is seeking an experienced Fund Operations Leader to manage day‑to‑day operations for non‑US evergreen products. You will ensure timely cash management, oversee regulatory reporting and governance, and collaborate across Investor Relations and Product teams.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in fund/product operations within private markets, with strong English communication and hands‑on governance experience, in a hybrid work setting.

Formación

• 10+ years proven experience in fund/product or investment operations.
• Experience with evergreen products and private markets (private equity/debt).
• Strong English written and spoken communication.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day operations of non-US based evergreen products.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of fund routines including cash management and deposits.
• Provide regulatory support (e.g., Annex IV, EMIR, PRIIPS).
• Support governance for board meetings and commercial agreements with legal teams.
• Assist with product launches, new share classes, and platform onboarding.
• Lead development and enhancements of process and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations, Private Wealth and Product teams on DDQs and queries.
• Support Portfolio Manager and investment specialists as needed.
• Oversee 3rd party service providers from a product perspective.

Conocimientos

Fund operations

Private markets

Evergreen funds

Stakeholder management

Governance

Regulatory knowledge

MS Excel

PowerPoint

English communication

Educación

Degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

UCITS familiarity

Descripción del empleo

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. 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 ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Has a range of experience across fund operations
• Experience in private markets funds, in evergreen structures in particular
• Highly skilled in change and collaborator management with ability to build positive relationships across the global organization
• Execution focused with a proven track record in building robust and scalable processes
• Able to consider multiple solutions and adapt approach to best meet cross-functional internal and external needs
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple competing demands and projects

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day operations of non-US based evergreen products.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of fund routines such as cash management, credit facility, and depositary oversight.
• Regulatory support including Annex IV, EMIR reporting, CSSF reporting, PRIIPS, and monitoring of future developments and needs in this area.
• Governance support to prepare for board meetings, managing commercial agreements, working closely with legal.
• Support product launches, new share class introductions, and platform onboarding from an operational and regulatory perspective.
• Taking the lead in development/enhancements of current and future processes/infrastructure needs
• Partner with Investor Relations, Private Wealth and Product teams to support DDQs, ODD meetings, platform due diligence, and investor queries related to product operations and regulatory compliance
• Support the Portfolio Manager and investment specialist as needed to address ongoing needs of the products
• Oversight of 3rd party service providers from a product lens
• And other responsibilities as required

What you bring

• Strong understanding of the mechanics and inter-dependencies of evergreen and/or private market funds
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience of European regulatory and commercial landscape relating to of private markets, experience with UCITS are a plus
• Strong written and oral English communication skills (other language skills nice to have)
• Broad understanding of fund operations and governance
• Results oriented individual with organization and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working in an area that may not always have established precedents.
• Understands the private wealth place including intermediary, platform, data vendor relationships.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft, especially excel and PowerPoint.

Education Preferred

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: 10 + years proven experience in fund/product or investment operations or a related role within private markets (private credit, private equity), evergreen products or UCITS

About HarbourVest

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and more than $146 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2025. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Our strengths extend across strategies, enabled by our team of more than 1,270 employees, including more than 230 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Across our private markets platform, our team has committed more than $64 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $66 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $49 billion in direct operating companies. We partner strategically and plan our offerings innovatively to provide our clients with access, insight, and global opportunities.