Assistant Director, Evergreen

HarbourVest Partners; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance

Total rewards package

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners in Boston is seeking an Assistant Director to lead end-to-end valuation activities across the Evergreen platform. You will coordinate valuations, work with deal teams and auditors, and ensure well-supported conclusions aligned with policies and fair value standards.

You will develop models, review third-party analyses, and help govern valuation processes while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant valuation/investment analysis experience.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and enhancing valuation models.
• Understanding of fair value principles and valuation methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to guide junior team members.
• Experience partnering with investment teams, finance, auditors, and external valuation providers.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for end-to-end valuation activities for assigned direct investments.
• Review third-party valuation analyses and assess key assumptions, methodologies, and conclusions.
• Develop valuation models for new investments and enhance existing models.
• Partner with deal teams and internal collaborators to obtain financial data and performance updates.
• Support governance and valuation committee processes, including review and approval of results.
• Coordinate valuation timelines and respond to inquiries, driving process improvements.

Skills

Valuation experience

Financial analysis

Modeling

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

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.

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 Assistant Director will play a key leadership role on the Evergreen Valuation Team. They will be primarily responsible for coordinating the valuation of direct holdings across the Evergreen platform. This individual will manage the entire valuation process for assigned investments. They will work closely with internal and external collaborators. They will help ensure valuation conclusions are well-supported, consistently applied, and aligned with valuation policies and fair value standards.

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• A strong valuation professional with experience evaluating sophisticated direct investments
• Highly analytical, capable of assessing and challenging valuation assumptions and methodologies
• Thorough and committed to maintaining accurate, comprehensive supporting documentation
• A collaborative partner who can work effectively across investment, finance, accounting, audit teams, and deal teams
• A clear and confident communicator who can present valuation conclusions to senior team members
• Able to handle multiple priorities, deadlines, and valuation deliverables in a fast-paced environment

What you will do:

• Be responsible for the end-to-end valuation activities related to assigned direct investments across the Evergreen platform
• Review third-party valuation analyses and assess the reasonableness of key assumptions, methodologies, and conclusions
• Develop valuation models for new investments and enhance existing models based on investment performance, market conditions, and structural changes
• Partner with deal teams and internal collaborators to acquire and evaluate financial data, transaction information, and performance updates
• Support internal governance and valuation committee processes, including the review and approval of valuation results
• Coordinate valuation timelines, respond to audit and team member inquiries, and support ongoing improvements to valuation processes, controls, and reporting
• And other responsibilities as required

What you bring:

• Strong experience with investment valuation and financial analysis
• Experience developing, reviewing, and enhancing financial and valuation models
• Understanding of fair value principles, valuation methodologies, and related policies
• Ability to analyze sophisticated financial information and identify valuation risks or inconsistencies
• Strong judgment and ability to challenge assumptions and resolve valuation discrepancies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Experience partnering with investment teams, finance, accounting, auditors, and third-party valuation providers
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Ability to provide guidance and oversight to junior team members

Education Preferred

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience

Experience

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in valuation, investment analysis, financial analysis, or a related capacity preferred (Assistant Director level)

Base Salary Range

125,000.00 - 140,000.00

This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance. In addition to salary and bonus eligibility, total compensation may include participation in long-term reward programs (typically for more senior-level roles). 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.