Analyst, Investor Relations

HarbourVest Partners, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Well-being programs

Job summary

HarbourVest is seeking an Investor Relations Analyst to support the management and enhancement of institutional investor relationships. You will collaborate across product specialties, consultant relations, marketing, and compliance to deliver HarbourVest’s investment solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal and analytical skills, is proactive, and can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid role based in the U.S. with a competitive base salary range.

Qualifications

• Open to graduate applicants, up to 1-2 years of experience in alternative investment or other finance/investment-oriented roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Investor Relations team in managing and enhancing institutional investor relationships.
• Collaborate with product specialists, consultant relations, commercial operations, client service, marketing and compliance.
• Deliver HarbourVest’s investment solutions to institutional investors.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-team environment with strong organization and project management.
• Demonstrate proactive, detail-oriented approach and independent decision-making.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science (BS/BA) or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel)

CRM systems (Salesforce)

AI tools familiarity

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.

What you will do:

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.

Education Preferred:

Bachelor of Arts or Science (BS/BA) or equivalent experience

Experience:

Open to graduate applicants, up to 1-2 years of experience in alternative investment or other finance/investment-oriented roles #LI-Hybrid Base Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Benefits:

We also offer a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement contributions, health insurance, income protection, paid time off and leave benefits as well as well‑being programs. Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography. Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries. This position is non-exempt and therefore eligible for the payment of overtime.

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with 44 years of experience and more than $160 billion assets under management as of March 31, 2026. 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 more than 1,200 team members across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Please note that all other Key Firm Stats, where provided, are as of March 31, 2026, unless otherwise noted.