Associate, Portfolio Operations (Secondary)

HarbourVest Partners • Boston, MA

2d • $79,000 - $111,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add 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 optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm. HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer. This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed. The Secondary Portfolio Associate will be a key member of the Secondary Portfolio Operations team, supporting the Secondary Investment group in both capital raising and investment activities. This role offers broad exposure across marketing and fundraising support, portfolio analysis and reporting, investment book management, and the overall investment process. The Associate will also collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including Accounting, Marketing, and Investor Relations, to ensure smooth and effective business operations for the Secondary platform. Please note that this role is not focused on evaluating and executing Secondary investments.

Requirements

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and competing requests
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with keen attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Technical proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proven understanding of private equity terminology and performance metrics
• 2-5 Years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of investment book of record, cash activity, valuation, and reconciliation to third party administrators
• Ensure data integrity by supervising position-level accuracy and completeness
• Participation in weekly Secondary Investments team meetings
• Perform portfolio and strategy-level analyses to support management decisions, client requests, and internal reporting
• Maintenance of Secondary track record and other metrics to support analysis, fundraising, and client updates
• Prepare and maintain all monitoring materials for Secondary programs including funds, separate accounts, and individual deals
• Liaise with across multiple HarbourVest teams to support ongoing monitoring, marketing, and reporting for Secondary funds as required

Benefits

• This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance.
• total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level