PE Associate, Infrastructure & Real Assets

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

Title: Associate, Infrastructure & Real Assets

Start Date: Immediate - Summer 2027

The Infrastructure and Real Assets team at HarbourVest Partners is hiring for a 2026 Associate for their Boston and London offices. The team invests across the full spectrum of infrastructure sectors-- including renewable energy, transportation, utilities, power, industrials, energy transition, and digital infrastructure- through primary commitments, separately managed accounts (SMAs), secondary transactions, liquidity solutions and direct co-investments alongside their robust network for GPs. With 17 transactions completed this year and several more expected before year-end, Associates can expect a high-velocity deal environment, hands on responsibility, and strong mentorship within a collaborative, flat team structure. The team is experiencing tremendous growth driven by strong investor demand for both infrastructure and private markets/ secondaries broadly.

About the Infrastructure/ Real Assets Team: The team is currently investing from its 3rd dedicated Infrastructure & Real Assets fund as well as its dedicated core evergreen infrastructure fund. Since 2014, the group has committed over $8 billion across the infrastructure and real assets universe. The team’s broad mandate enables strong diversity across sectors, strategies, and transaction types.

Our Client: With $161B+ in AUM and 40+ years of experience, HarbourVest Partners is one of the world’s most revered Alternative Asset Managers. Their global platform offers clients investment opportunities through primary fund investments, secondary investments, and direct co-investments in comingled funds or separately managed accounts. With 200+ investment professionals, a sterling reputation, and offices around the world, their access to top deals is exceptional.

Culture: The firm enjoys an extremely special culture! Despite its large global size, it is a flat organization with an easy-going and accessible senior team. Throughout the year, the team enjoys lunch, happy hours, and team offsites together. Their beautiful, new office provides elevated amenities (gym, cafeteria, etc.) and an enhanced working environment

Role Responsibilities: Associates will be involved in evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments across the secondary, primary, and co-investment markets within the infrastructure and real assets space. Responsibilities include:

• 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

Qualifications:

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