Director, Treasury

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Long-term reward programs

Comprehensive total rewards package

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited is seeking a Director of Treasury to enhance global treasury capabilities. This role focuses on leadership, operational execution, and strategic transformation within treasury systems and banking infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive treasury management experience, particularly within investment management, and bring a strong technical background in cash management systems like FIS Integrity and Kyriba. The role is hybrid, offering up to 18 remote workdays per quarter.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive work in Treasury, Finance, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of global banking structures and account management.
• Experience in Treasury systems and transformation roles.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve treasury systems including FIS Integrity and Kyriba.
• Lead banking connectivity administration to support global payments.
• Manage Treasury Infrastructure team for bank account requests.

Skills

Treasury expertise

Cash management systems

Global banking connectivity

Problem-solving

Technical proficiency

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)

Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)

Tools

FIS Integrity

Kyriba

Power Automate

Alteryx

Job description

HarbourVest seeks a Director of Treasury to help scale our global treasury capabilities. The role combines leadership, operational execution, and strategic transformation across banking infrastructure, treasury systems, and fund‑level cash management.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve treasury systems, including FIS Integrity, eBAM, Kyriba, and SWIFT integration, ensuring data accuracy, governance, and scalability.
• Lead the team responsible for administration of banking connectivity (SWIFT, SFTP, APIs, and portals) to support global payments, reporting, and reconciliation processes and periodic access reviews and control processes.
• Innovate with new technology and software including Power Automate, Alteryx, and AI‑enabled solutions to eliminate manual processes and improve control environments.
• Lead resolution of issues across Treasury systems and banking platforms, partnering with IT and external vendors to ensure continuity of operations.
• Lead Infrastructure staff in testing, validation, and rollout of system enhancements, upgrades, and new functionality across Treasury platforms.
• Assist with handling fund‑level cash activity including capital calls, distributions, FX and debt transactions, and liquidity‑sensitive fund management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for designated funds.
• Manage the Treasury Infrastructure team facilitating bank account requests and workflows (e.g., new accounts, fraud mitigation technology, connectivity requests), ensuring clear ownership and timely issue resolution and successful account onboarding.
• Oversee scalable onboarding models to support new legal entities, funds, and global expansion initiatives.
• Maintain high engagement and develop team skills, including goal setting, performance reviews, and periodic meetings with team members and peers.
• Develop and implement operational improvements, benchmarks, and reporting frameworks to improve operational efficiency and transparency.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Ideal Candidate

• Brings a thoughtful and practical approach to complex challenges.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates optimally across teams and collaborators.
• Balances strategic priorities with hands‑on problem solving to assist the team with both routine and complex tasks as needed.
• Brings strong technical proficiency throughout Treasury platforms, data tools, and banking connectivity models.
• Has knowledge of private equity industry and related best‑in‑class technology.
• Shows sound judgment and accountability in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Treasury, cash management systems, and global banking connectivity within an investment management or complex financial services environment.
• Experience with Treasury Workstations (FIS Integrity, Kyriba strongly preferred) and SWIFT connectivity models.
• Strong understanding of global banking structures, account management, and connectivity frameworks.
• Ability to operate optimally on a distributed team, influencing collaborators across multiple functions and geographies.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical capabilities, with a focus on building scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience automating processes using tools such as Power Automate, Alteryx, and/or AI‑enabled solutions.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or similar certification preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive work in Treasury, Finance, or related fields.
• Significant experience in Treasury systems, infrastructure, or transformation roles.
• Experience operating in a global, multi‑entity organization or private markets firm required.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary Range: $170,000.00 – $180,000.00 (USD). This role is eligible for discretionary annual bonus, long‑term reward programs, and a comprehensive total rewards package including retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.

Hybrid work arrangement: 18 remote workdays per quarter, subject to manager approval. You may work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly, leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.

Legal

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.