Director, Client Service (QIS)

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Total rewards package

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners invites a Client Service Director focused on Quantitative Investment Sciences (QIS) to lead a dedicated service team and deliver superior client experiences. You will be the primary liaison for existing clients, coordinate QIS-related requests, and drive process improvements with cross-functional partners.

You will shape the service model, create client communications, and mentor the broader Client Service organization, while engaging with investment, quant, technology, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of client-facing experience in institutional client service/relationship management.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Salesforce advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the QIS Client Service team to deliver scalable, high-quality client experiences.
• Act as the primary contact for existing clients, ensuring a positive overall experience.
• Define, track, and report service KPIs and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Client service orientation

Communication skills

Process management

Collaborator management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or equivalent

CFA/CAIA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description Summary

For more than forty years, HarbourVest has brought together committed professionals who have an entrepreneurial approach and aim to offer significant solutions to clients and investing partners. As our worldwide firm grows, we keep adding individuals who appreciate a culture that is collaborative, open, diverse, and encourages innovation. 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 offers a hybrid work arrangement. You get 18 remote workdays per quarter, which you can use with your manager's approval. For example, you might work in the office 4 days a week and take one remote day weekly. This schedule uses about 13 remote days per quarter, leaving 5 remote days available for other needs.

We are searching for a Client Service Director dedicated to Quantitative Investment Sciences (QIS) to offer outstanding, end-to-end service to our clients using our quantitative tools and solutions. This role combines leadership, client relationship management, and triage requests to accomplish consistent, high-quality client experiences. The Client Service Director will be instrumental in defining and implementing our service model for QIS-focused requests, reports, and inquiries. This role will partner with the QIS team to resolve more complex matters. The role will also enable and equip the broader Client Service organization with materials, training, and scalable processes that support clients throughout their journey.

What you will do/Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage the dedicated QIS Client Service team, developing a scalable and repeatable model that delivers a superior client experience.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for existing clients, focusing on delivering a positive, holistic client experience.
• Manage incoming routine QIS-related requests and questions, coordinating with the QIS team as necessary.
• Ensure that all incoming QIS-related requests received by Client Service are accurately logged in the system to support benchmark tracking and analytical reporting.
• Define, measure, and communicate service KPI to key internal stakeholders (e.g., QIS request volumes, turnaround times, and resolution rates).
• Roll out new QIS processes/procedures and manage internal change management to support new QIS capabilities.
• Empower and prepare the broader Client Service team to effectively address QIS-related client needs.
• Collaborate with the QIS team to develop client-facing communications, FAQs, and standard responses to guarantee consistent, high-quality support.
• Partner with QIS, Investor Relations, Technology, and Operations to resolve issues and continuously improve client experience (e.g., triaging requests related to the portal or QIS tools).
• Enhance cross-functional partnerships and integrate QIS client service efforts into firm-wide processes.

What you bring

• QIS-focused client service orientation with comfort engaging on quantitative concepts and translating them for non-technical audiences, supported by strong presentation and writing skills.
• Strong process manager with excellent communication, collaborator management, and ability to drive internal alignment and change management.
• Experience collaborating with investment, quant, and technology teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Client-centric approach with a focus on delivering consistent, high-quality experiences, balancing quantitative rigor with a pragmatic client-centric perspective and clear communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and convey complex concepts clearly.
• Strong process orientation and comfort operating an intake/triage model across collaborators.
• Collaborative great teammate with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ownership attitude and enthusiasm for defining new processes, systems, and standards to scale support practices.
• Experience in marketing planning and content creation within financial services is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field preferred; CFA or equivalent experience, or CAIA designation a plus.
• 7-10 years of client-facing experience in institutional client service/relationship management within private markets, asset management, or Financial Technology.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with Salesforce is advantageous.

#LI-Hybrid Base Salary Range $135,000.00 - $155,000.00

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, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness 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.

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and more than $146 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2025. 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 our team of more than 1,270 employees, including more than 230 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Across our private markets platform, our team has committed more than $64 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $66 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $49 billion in direct operating companies. We partner strategically and plan our offerings innovatively to provide our clients with access, insight, and global opportunities.