VP, Primary Investments — Private Equity & Growth

HarbourVest Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners in Boston seeks a Vice President to join the Primary Investments team. You will source and evaluate Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital fund investments, manage portfolios, and represent HarbourVest with General Partners and Limited Partners.

The ideal candidate brings 5–10+ years in private equity, deep due diligence, and strong analytical and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with manager due diligence across Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital.
• Adept at sourcing, building and maintaining relationships with General Partners.
• Exceptionally analytical with deep experience in Excel.
• Proven in managing and monitoring investment portfolios.
• Skilled in both written and verbal communication, including presenting to senior leaders.
• Highly collaborative with an ability to work seamlessly across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the investment process (e.g. manager due diligence, underwriting, oversight and preparation of investment memos/presentation, referencing, active IC discussion, legal negotiation and closing processes)
• Source new investment opportunities, develop and deepen relationships with new and existing General Partners, and identify opportunities for cross-platform partnership
• Monitor partnership investments, including through active participation in LPAC meetings, Annual Meetings and regular update meetings with General Partners
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Assist team with client service, including material preparation and meeting participation

Skills

Manager due diligence

Relationship building

Excel proficiency

Portfolio management

Verbal & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

HarbourVest Partners in Boston seeks a Vice President to join the Primary Investments team. You will source and evaluate Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital fund investments, manage portfolios, and represent HarbourVest with General Partners and Limited Partners.

The ideal candidate brings 5–10+ years in private equity, deep due diligence, and strong analytical and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative, results-driven environment.