Job Description Summary
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, which translates to 3 days minimum per week in the office.
The Analyst will serve as a member of the Transactions team supporting the investment function in investing capital as well as improving business operations. The role will have exposure to a wide range of activities surrounding the transaction closing process. This includes but is not limited to communication among relevant internal and external parties, supporting closing process and documentation, , recording and reconciling transactions in our internal systems, and Know Your Client (KYC). This position will serve as a liaison with internal departments such as Legal, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Compliance, and Portfolio Analytics, in addition to external parties, while observing all internal policies. The Analyst will support investments made from our offices in Boston, Toronto, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Prior experience with private equity, private credit, or corporate law firm would be an asset. This role is not focused on evaluating investment opportunities.
The ideal candidate is someone who is:
An exceptionally organized individual with an outstanding attention to detail
A team-player that is able to efficiently prioritize multiple projects and meet target dates with little direct supervision
Quick to develop a strong understanding of new systems, data relationships, and processes
Able to communicate professionally and confidentially with colleagues of all levels and across multiple teams
What you will do:
Coordinate documentation in support of investment execution (e.g., obtaining signatures, tax and compliance documents, wiring instructions, contact sheets)
Work closely across multiple groups and geographies to ensure compliance with all closing processes, internal documentation, and reporting procedures
Assist with the implementation of Transactions strategic initiatives, ad-hoc operational projects, and other aspects of group management
Maintain internal systems for planning and tracking investment closings for firmwide reference
Support associates/senior associates to facilitate and prepare the funding package for investments, ensuring that all requirements are satisfied completely, accurately, and in a timely manner
Reconcile discrepancies and work in internal systems and with internal business partners to ensure that appropriate information is entered in our systems accurately and completely
Track and upload transaction related legal and authorization documents
Prepare invoices for deal-related expenses and provide allocations for deal-related invoices received
Monitor incoming legal communications from General Partners
Other responsibilities as required
What you bring:
Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
An ability to handle multiple projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Prior experience with private markets or corporate law would be an asset
Education Preferred:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience
Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience
Experience:
0-2 Years of relevant experience preferred