Associate, Product Management - Direct Co-Investments (Boston)

HarbourVest Partners (Singapore); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners is seeking a Product Management Associate to support the growth of its Direct Co-Investment platform. The role sits at the intersection of investments, fundraising, client engagement, and strategy, offering broad exposure to product development and investor communications.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and data-driven, with a strong understanding of private markets. This is a hybrid role with global collaboration across Investment, Investor Relations,

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem solving.
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities.
• Understanding of private markets and investment vehicles.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into client-ready deliverables.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between the Direct Co-Investment investment team and Investor Relations, supporting fundraising, client servicing, and strategic growth.
• Support the full lifecycle of Direct Co-Investment products and client relationships, from development through monitoring and reporting.
• Develop and maintain investor-facing materials including presentations, fund updates, PPMs, DDQs, and RFP responses.
• Coordinate responses to investor inquiries and due diligence requests with quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Conduct market, competitor, and portfolio research to inform positioning and strategy.
• Prepare fund, portfolio, and investment analyses and recurring client materials for meetings.
• Support strategic client initiatives, onboarding, implementation planning, and customized solutions.
• Monitor fund and portfolio performance, liquidity, and construction metrics for reporting and management.
• Drive process improvements and technology-enabled reporting to enhance scalability and data integrity.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and business planning for platform growth.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Project management

Private markets knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

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 Product Management Associate will play a key role in supporting the growth and management of HarbourVest's global Direct Co-Investment platform. This highly visible position sits at the intersection of investments, fundraising, client engagement, and business strategy, offering broad exposure to product development, portfolio analysis, investor communications, and strategic initiatives.

Working closely with Investment, Investor Relations, Solutions, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Tax teams, you will help drive successful fundraising and deliver best-in-class client servicing across HarbourVest's Direct Co-Investment funds and customized client solutions.

Please note that this role is not focused on evaluating and executing Direct Co-Investments.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is an analytical, organized, and creative problem-solver with exceptional attention to detail.
• Takes ownership of deliverables and consistently produces high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Can effectively manage multiple projects and competing deadlines with limited supervision.
• Is a strong communicator who can distill complex fund, portfolio, and investment information into clear and concise materials for a variety of audiences.
• Enjoys collaborating across teams and building strong relationships with stakeholders globally.
• Has a data-driven mindset and is motivated to leverage technology, analytics, and process improvements to enhance business operations.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Is intellectually curious and interested in developing deeper expertise in private markets and direct co-investments.

What you will do:

• Serve as a key liaison between the Direct Co-Investment investment team and Investor Relations professionals, supporting fundraising, client servicing, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Support the full lifecycle of Direct Co-Investment products and client relationships, from product development and fundraising through portfolio monitoring, reporting, and ongoing management.
• Develop and maintain investor-facing materials, including presentations, fund updates, PPMs, DDQs, RFP responses, data rooms, and marketing collateral.
• Coordinate responses to investor inquiries and due diligence requests, including both quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Conduct market, competitor, and portfolio research to support product positioning, fundraising efforts, client engagement, and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare fund, portfolio, and investment analyses, as well as recurring client, advisory board, and annual meeting materials.
• Support strategic client and separately managed account initiatives, including prospect research, onboarding, implementation planning, and customized solutions.
• Monitor fund and portfolio performance, capital activity, liquidity, and portfolio construction metrics to support business management and investor reporting.
• Drive process improvements and technology-enabled solutions that enhance reporting, scalability, operational efficiency, and data integrity.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and business planning efforts that support the continued growth and management of the Direct Co-Investment platform.

What you bring:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities
• An understanding of private markets
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information into meaningful insights and client-ready deliverables
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across global teams and functions