Associate, Direct

InforCapital; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners in Singapore is seeking an Associate for its Asia Direct Investment team, focusing on co-investments and growth equity. This hybrid role requires four days in the office weekly and involves due diligence, financial analysis, and preparing investment Committee papers.

You should have 2–6 years in private equity or related fields, strong financial modelling and communication skills, and a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of professional experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of basic corporate finance and accounting concepts.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Investment due diligence, including company and industry research.
• Financial analysis, modelling, and quantitative analysis.
• Develop investment recommendations and support Investment Committee papers.
• Participate in team and Investment Committee discussions.
• Coordinate legal documentation and transaction closing.
• Monitor existing portfolio companies.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Private equity

Investment banking

Consulting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

# Associate, DirectHarbourVest PartnersAssociatePrivate EquityMultisector - GeneralistHybridLocationSingapore, SingaporeDate PostedSeptember 10, 2026RegionAsia-PacificStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching \"Private Equity / Associate jobs in Singapore, Singapore\" are published.## About This Role**Role Overview**HarbourVest Partners is hiring an Associate for its Asia Direct Investment team, based in Singapore. The Direct Investment team co-invests in buyout transactions alongside established fund managers and also participates in growth equity investments. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office.**Key Responsibilities**- Investment due diligence, including company and industry research- Financial analysis, modelling, and quantitative analysis- Developing investment recommendations and supporting Investment Committee papers- Participating in team and Investment Committee discussions- Coordinating legal documentation and transaction closing- Monitoring existing portfolio companies**Qualifications**- 2-6 years of professional experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, or similar- Demonstrated knowledge of basic corporate finance and accounting concepts- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills- Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and excellent written/verbal communication skills**About HarbourVest Partners**For over forty years, HarbourVest has built a global team delivering impactful solutions to clients and investing partners, in a collegial, low-turnover culture.**Location**: Singapore (Hybrid — 4 days/week in office)Apply for this Position