Hybrid Associate – Private Equity & VC Investments

HarbourVest Partners; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners in Boston seeks a pre-MBA Associate in the Primary Investment Group. You will evaluate fund opportunities across Venture Capital, Growth Equity and Private Equity, meeting with managers, creating performance analytics and presenting to our Investment Committee.

Responsibilities include due diligence, developing investment theses, preparing diligence materials for the Investment Committee, and building relationships with fund managers while supporting client meetings and

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in manager research, investment consulting, investment banking or related financial services.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or accounting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Comfort with fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence on Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital managers and fund opportunities, including preparing detailed performance and benchmarking analyses, participating in manager diligence meetings, making reference calls, and conducting independent research
• Source and evaluate new Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital fund opportunities. Develop investment theses and present key findings to senior professionals. Prepare diligence material and present opportunities to the global Investment Committee
• Complete special projects for internal usage and client requests, including industry research and market updates. Prepare materials for HarbourVest's Annual Meeting and other client meetings
• Monitor primary fund investments through attendance at Annual Meetings, reviewing quarterly and annual reports, and participating in portfolio update calls. Build and enhance relationships with fund managers
• Source and refer interesting direct equity, credit and secondary opportunities internally and facilitate/assist with the initial assessment of these opportunities
• Work to build and expand your personal network and knowledge base through continuing to meet and work with professionals at HarbourVest

Skills

Strong work ethic

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Education

B.A. or equivalent experience

B.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

HarbourVest Partners in Boston seeks a pre-MBA Associate in the Primary Investment Group. You will evaluate fund opportunities across Venture Capital, Growth Equity and Private Equity, meeting with managers, creating performance analytics and presenting to our Investment Committee.

Responsibilities include due diligence, developing investment theses, preparing diligence materials for the Investment Committee, and building relationships with fund managers while supporting client meetings and