Job Description Summary
For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add talented individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.
We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences maximizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, which translates to 3 days minimum per week in the office.
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated China focused IR Team and a growing Global IR organization.
The ideal candidate is someone who is:
- A self-starter and able to work under pressure and have the ability to flourish in a fast- paced, high- volume environment
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Able to work across multiple teams and different levels of seniority
- Highly motivated, organized and detail oriented
- Committed to quality work and prompt attention to detail
- Experienced with RFPs, and/or investor communications (ideal, not required)
What you will do:
- Support Account Managers in all aspects of the fundraising cycle from managing pipeline of fundraising opportunities, prospect and investor tracking, client questionnaires, presentations, due diligence meetings, closing of investor commitments and client service requests afterwards
- Work closely with the Marketing team, RFP team, Client Services team and other firm wide functions across all seniority levels to win new clients and service existing clients
- Market research, competitor analysis, client segmentation analysis
- Prepare tailored Salesforce / Preqin / other reporting and analysis
- Analyze and prepare internal presentations on fundraising, and ad hoc topics
- Cash flow modelling for existing and new commitments
- Support LP due diligence requests and coordinate investor queries
- Support broader investor relations teams in dealing with new product development, existing clients and prospective investors
- Identify sponsorship opportunities and assist in the approval process and preparation and planning for the event
What you bring:
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage projects independently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Strong client service orientation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and experience with Salesforce (ideal but not required)
- Private market knowledge (preferred)
Education Preferred
- Bachelor's degree or above
Experience
- Minimum 2 years in finance or alternative investments, including roles within family offices, private wealth banks, distributors, or other investment-oriented environments
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