Assistant Director, Enterprise Operations & Strategy

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Long-term reward programs

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited in Boston is seeking an Associate Director, Enterprise Operations & Strategy to oversee operational expansions for innovative products. This role involves collaboration with senior professionals to assess operational capacity and drive product launches from concept to handover.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in operational functions, attention to detail, and at least six years in private equity or asset management. The compensation includes a base salary range of USD $120,000 – $150,000 along with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding in at least one operational function.
• Ability to drive client operational decisions with multi-perspective input.
• Six or more years of experience in private equity or asset management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior professionals to assess operational capacity.
• Document and maintain key decisions and processes for product launches.
• Drive client operational launch from concept to transition.

Skills

Operational functions understanding

Attention to detail

Experience with alternative investment structures

Clear communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Associate Director, Enterprise Operations & Strategy

Reports to the Vice President of Enterprise Operations & Strategy. Assists with the operational expansion of new and existing products that are innovative or require operational improvements aligned with the firm’s strategy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior professionals to assess operational build capacity across accounting, treasury, taxation, client onboarding, reporting, performance, and third‑party service providers.
• Document and maintain key decisions, processes, and turning points for each product launch in a formal Action Plan while supporting updates to the EOS dashboard.
• Drive all aspects of client operational launch of a new product from concept to full transition to the run team.
• Conduct initial assessment of new operational processes and technology required for product implementation.
• Leverage efficiencies and opportunities from past launches.
• Establish key dependencies and goals to meet client operational readiness launch targets.
• Support the review of legal and other product documentation from an operational commercial perspective.
• Solicit feedback and evaluate inputs from cross‑section of the organization to advise decisions around product terms and related sales and operating models.
• Coordinate with operational run team leads to ensure the firm will support operational needs of the products.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding in at least one operational function (Accounting, Client Experience/Investor Reporting, Performance/Analytics, Transfer Agency, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Compliance, Regulatory & tax, Investment Operations, Risk).
• Attention to detail and ability to drive client operational decisions on a project while seeking input from multiple perspectives without existing precedents.
• Experience with alternative investment structures (40 Acts, 34 Acts, Collateralized Fund Obligations, SICAVs, ELTIF 2.0s, LTAFs, RAIFs, CITs, QAHCs, Cayman Unit Trusts), separate‑managed mandates, complex open and closed‑end funds, private equity, credit investments, real assets and various performance fee structures.
• Clear communication of sophisticated technical concepts in simple terms via templates/models, written summaries, and in‑person presentations.
• Experience working in team environments, leading or facilitating group efforts.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple product launches simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Six or more years of experience in private equity or asset management (preferred).
• Prior experience with US and non‑US alternative investment vehicles (preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: USD $120,000.00 – $150,000.00 (U.S. only). Eligible for discretionary annual bonus based on performance. Compensation may also include long‑term reward programs and a comprehensive rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.