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 3-4 days minimum per week in the office.
We are looking to hire an Associate in our Investor Relations team focused on client services based out of our Seoul office.
The ideal candidate is someone who has:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in Korean and English.
Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize timelines, and pay attention to detail at the same time in a fast-paced multi work-thread environment.
Strong attention to details and execution ability to maintain high quality answers and services to our clients by effectively balancing internal resources and external expectations.
Great team player with proven effectiveness in working with teams across geographies and time zones.
Strong presentation skills in relation to delivering client updates and answering client questions efficiently and effectively.
What you will do:
Lead all activities for servicing existing HarbourVest clients in Korea by working closely with LPs, local onshore manager teams, and the global client relations team to deliver best-in-class services.
Promote and lead the coordination for our local investors’ participation into our firm’s global events such as AGM, LPACs, and others.
Support various marketing events in Korea including HarbourVest-hosted webcasts, seminars, investor trainings, and sponsorships to industry conferences.
Regularly liaise with members of various teams across global offices including Investor Relations, Marketing, Client Service, Compliance, Investment teams, and others to stay abreast of firm updates and initiatives that are relevant and helpful to servicing Korean clients.
Continuously develop new ideas on improving the services to our clients, working with our local and global teams.
Selectively support various areas of the fundraising cycle from arranging and participating in meetings, RFPs, client questionnaires, presentations, and due diligence activities.
What you bring:
Analytics and research skills and Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to think strategically, critically, and independently to develop and suggest solutions with the help of the broader team.
Proactive and positive attitude in working as a team to identify problems and find solutions.
Education Preferred
Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Bachelor of Science (B.S), or equivalent experience
Experience
3-5 Years in supporting sales and marketing, client service, or portfolio management experience in industries related to private equity or alternative investments preferred
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