Senior Associate, Direct Co-investments

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Singapore; Híbrido; SGD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

Remote days (5/quarter)

Resumo da oferta

HarbourVest Partners (U.K.) Limited is seeking a self-motivated Senior Associate to join our Direct Investment team in Asia. The role involves evaluating, due-diligencing, and executing co-investments, preparing memoranda, and presenting to senior leadership.

You will lead negotiations, monitor portfolio performance, and support fundraising and client servicing while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. A strong modeling background and buy-side experience are essential.

Qualificações

• 4–7 years of professional experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, or related field.
• 3+ years of buy-side investing experience.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, evaluate, and execute private equity co-investments through detailed due diligence.
• Prepare co-investment memoranda and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead and support the negotiation and closing processes for new co-investments, working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze portfolio co-investments, providing insights on performance and supporting exit strategies where applicable.
• Contribute to client servicing, fundraising efforts, and marketing activities, while representing HarbourVest to external stakeholders.
• Train Associates and Analysts, fostering team development and collaboration.

Conhecimentos

Financial modeling

Investment evaluation

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Verbal & written communication

Team leadership experience

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 role follows a hybrid work model which consists of 4 days in office per week. Additionally, you will receive 5 additional remote days per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Associate to join our Direct Investment team. The principle functions include developing opinions on prospective investments, performing due diligence, conducting return analysis and writing investment summaries covering the Asia region.

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Experienced, 4–7 years of professional experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, or a related field, including 3+ years of buy-side investing experience
• Proficient in evaluating, reviewing, and presenting private equity investment opportunities
• Detail-oriented with strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, capable of advocating for investment ideas
• Able to lead due diligence processes and work independently as needed

What you will do:

• Identify, evaluate, and execute private equity co-investment opportunities through detailed due diligence, including industry research, financial modeling, and management team assessments
• Prepare co-investment memoranda and present recommendations to senior leadership
• Lead and support the negotiation and closing processes for new co-investments, working closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor and analyze portfolio co-investments, providing insights on performance and supporting exit strategies when applicable
• Contribute to client servicing, fundraising efforts, and marketing activities, while representing HarbourVest to external stakeholders
• Train Associates and Analysts, fostering team development and collaboration

What you bring:

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to evaluate and present private equity opportunities
• Capability of executing private equity co-investments, including due diligence and transaction execution
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into actionable insights
• A collaborative attitude, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experience managing junior team members is a plus

Education Preferred Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience (required). Experience 4–7 years of professional experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, or a related field, including 3+ years of buy-side investing experience

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.