Infrastructure & Real Assets Associate – High-Velocity Deals

Opus Advisors; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners is hiring for a 2026 Associate in its Infrastructure and Real Assets team in Boston and London. The role covers evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments across primary, secondary, and co-investment markets, with hands-on responsibility and mentorship.

You will screen opportunities, build financial models, perform due diligence, and coordinate closings, collaborating with senior teams and external partners in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Investment Banking or Private Equity experience.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and valuation skills.
• Excellent communication, project management, and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrated interest in private markets and infrastructure investing.

Responsibilities

• Screening new opportunities and contributing to early-stage investment assessments
• Building and reviewing financial models, valuations, and scenario analyses
• Performing detailed investment due diligence, including market research and competitive analysis
• Developing investment recommendations and materials for internal discussions
• Assisting in the negotiation of transaction terms and review of legal documentation
• Coordinating closings with internal teams, advisors, and external partners
• Supporting ongoing portfolio monitoring and performance evaluation
• Collaborating closely with senior team members, general partners, management teams, and advisors throughout the deal process
• Given the team’s lean structure, Associates play a significant role in shaping investment theses, evaluating pricing, and driving workstreams across transactions

Skills

Investment Banking/Private Equity

Financial modeling

Valuation

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Private markets interest

Job description

HarbourVest Partners is hiring for a 2026 Associate in its Infrastructure and Real Assets team in Boston and London. The role covers evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments across primary, secondary, and co-investment markets, with hands-on responsibility and mentorship.

You will screen opportunities, build financial models, perform due diligence, and coordinate closings, collaborating with senior teams and external partners in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.