Senior Associate, Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Development

Growth Equity Interview Guide; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement with remote workdays

Collaborative and inclusive company culture

Opportunity to work on high-impact partnerships

Direct interaction with senior leaders

Support for professional growth and skill development

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners is seeking a Senior Associate in Boston to manage partnership opportunities and drive collaboration across teams. Key responsibilities include financial modeling, preparing materials for leadership, and negotiating agreements.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of experience in investment banking or corporate development with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in private markets. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and support for professional growth within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage partnership opportunities from start to finish.
• Build financial models to evaluate partnerships.
• Prepare materials for senior leadership.
• Work with legal teams on agreements.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities.
• Drive collaboration across various teams.

Skills

Strong financial modeling and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working on complex transactions

Interest in private markets and alternative investments

Job description

Senior Associate, Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Development

HarbourVest Partners is looking for a Senior Associate to join their Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Development team in Boston. In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders to identify and execute partnerships that enhance the firm’s growth. You’ll be involved in everything from financial modeling to negotiating deals, all while collaborating with various teams across the firm.

What You’ll Do

• Manage partnership opportunities from start to finish
• Build financial models to evaluate partnerships
• Prepare materials for senior leadership
• Work with legal teams on agreements
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities
• Drive collaboration across various teams

What You Need

• 2–6 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, or similar fields
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working on complex transactions
• Interest in private markets and alternative investments

What You’ll Love

• Hybrid work arrangement with remote workdays
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture
• Opportunity to work on high-impact partnerships
• Direct interaction with senior leaders
• Support for professional growth and skill development

About the Firm

• HarbourVest has over 40 years of experience in private markets
• They value diversity and innovative thinking
• They have a low turnover and high-energy environment
• They are committed to fostering inclusion and mutual respect