Analyst, Investor Relations

HarbourVest Partners (Singapore); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners is seeking an Investor Relations Analyst to support the US Investor Relations team, primarily in the US South territory. You will help identify prospects, build pipelines, and manage client relationships while coordinating with internal investment and marketing teams.

Proficiency in MS Office and Salesforce/CRM is valued, with AI tools a plus. You’ll operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to engage across multiple

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Highly proactive with initiative and execution.
• Excellent judgment and independent decision-making.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and curiosity.
• Team-first, collaborative, client-service oriented.
• Able to see the bigger picture and link tasks to goals.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and time-sensitive needs.
• High integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with Salesforce/CRM; AI tools helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support the US Investor Relations team, focusing on the US South territory across Business Development and Client Engagement.
• Identify prospects, develop pipelines, and conduct diligence for investors.
• Welcome new investors and manage important client relationships.
• Coordinate with internal groups responsible for investments and firm-wide resources.
• Respond to a wide range of client and prospect needs and prepare analyses to prioritize and execute opportunities.
• Develop client and prospect materials for portfolio reviews and meetings; collaborate with Marketing, RFP, Client Service, and Investment teams.
• Perform market and product driven research to support investor relations activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Project management

MS Office (Teams/PowerPoint/Excel)

Salesforce

CRM systems

AI tools (useful)

Tools

Salesforce

CRM systems

AI tools

Job description

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 principal function of this role is to support the Investor Relations team in the management support and enhancement of institutional investor relationships. The Investor Relations Analyst will work closely with internal collaborators such as product specialists, consultant relations, commercial operations, client service, marketing, and compliance. They will deliver HarbourVest's investment solutions to institutional investors.

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) as well as analytical and quantitative skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Highly proactive and resourceful, demonstrating anticipation of needs, taking direction, and converting it into action without requiring significant oversight.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, capable of operating independently, making thoughtful decisions and recognizing when to bring up or seek additional input.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment , across multiple teams and levels of seniority, while handling multiple projects and contending priorities with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter , with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity and genuine commitment to perfection and continuous improvement.
• A team-first, low-ego demeanor , with a collaborative approach and willingness to roll up their sleeves and chip in wherever needed to support the broader team.
• Strong client-service orientation , consistently prioritizing the client experience and understanding how their work contributes to the quality and responsiveness of our client relationships.
• Ability to see the bigger picture and get to the heart of issues rapidly , while still maintaining strong attention to detail and execution.
• Ability to connect individual assignments to broader client and commercial objectives, gaining insight into the "why" behind the work rather than simply completing tasks.
• Adaptable and responsive , with the ability to shift between longer-term priorities and time-sensitive client or business development needs.
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest order.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Teams, PowerPoint and Excel. Familiarity with Salesforce or CRM systems, and AI tools would be useful but is not required.

What you will do:

Support the US Investor Relations team, with a particular focus on the US South territory, across both Business Development and Client Engagement activities. This role provides experience across the full client lifecycle. You will identify prospects, develop pipelines, and conduct diligence. The job includes welcoming new investors and handling important client relationships. Partner closely with senior Business Development professionals and Relationship Managers to support emerging business prospects and existing client relationships. This will include coordinating across HarbourVest's groups responsible for investments and firmwide resources. It involves responding to a wide range of client and prospect needs. You will also develop a strong understanding of how to navigate the broader HarbourVest organization. Handle Salesforce and pipeline reporting for the territory, helping maintain accurate prospect and opportunity information, tracking activity and next steps, and preparing analysis that supports prioritization and execution across the Business Development and Relationship Management teams. Develop client and prospect materials for portfolio reviews, new business opportunities, due diligence meetings and other strategic interactions, working closely with Marketing, RFP, Client Service, investment teams and other internal partners. Conduct market and product driven research to support t