Hybrid RFP & Sales Enablement Associate

HarbourVest Partners; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners in Boston is seeking an Institutional Sales Enablement professional to lead the development of high-quality RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and FI responses for institutional prospects and clients. You will manage end-to-end response processes, collaborating with Investment Specialists, Investor Relations, Legal, and Marketing Compliance to deliver accurate, client-ready materials in a fast-paced global environment.

A BA/BS and 3–5 years in investment management or marketing is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in investment management/private equity/marketing/RFP capacity (Associate level).
• Experience with private markets or investment-focused financial services preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and RFP software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, high-quality RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and FIs for institutional prospective investors.
• Manage the end-to-end response process, including kickoff calls, drafts, reviews, compliance, and final production.
• Partner with Investment Specialists, Investor Relations, Performance, Legal, Marketing Compliance, and other teams to source information.
• Use the RFP content management system to produce first drafts, improve quality, and drive consistency.
• Collaborate with colleagues across HarbourVest’s global offices to meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Knowledge of private markets

Synthesis of information

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience

Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

RFP software

Job description

HarbourVest Partners in Boston is seeking an Institutional Sales Enablement professional to lead the development of high-quality RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and FI responses for institutional prospects and clients. You will manage end-to-end response processes, collaborating with Investment Specialists, Investor Relations, Legal, and Marketing Compliance to deliver accurate, client-ready materials in a fast-paced global environment.

A BA/BS and 3–5 years in investment management or marketing is preferred.