Senior Associate, Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Development
HarbourVest Partners · Boston, MA · 3 wk ago
HybridOTHR$120k–$130k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Own workstreams across partnership opportunities, from initial sizing and commercial diligence through negotiation, structuring, and onboarding
- Build financial models, returns analyses, and economic sensitivities to evaluate proposed partnership structures
- Prepare executive memos and decision-grade materials for senior leadership and the firm's investment and partnership committees
- Partner with Legal on term sheet and definitive agreement negotiation
- Develop investment theses on prospective partners, distribution channels, and product opportunities
- Benchmark competitor activity, industry trends, and emerging partnership models across the alternatives landscape
- Convert market insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership
- Drive cross-functional working groups across Product, Marketing, Sales, Legal, Client Operations, and Investor Relations to move opportunities to close
- Manage partner relationships post-close, tracking performance against agreed economics and deliverables
- Develop benchmark frameworks, dashboards, and analyses to measure partnership impact and economic contribution
- Maintain a disciplined pipeline and execution tracker in internal systems (Salesforce)
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- 2–6 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, management consulting, or strategic partnerships/business development at a financial services company
- Strong financial modeling, structuring, and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to senior audiences
- Experience working cross-functionally on complex transactions or initiatives
- Prior experience in financial services, alternative investments, or professional services preferred
Pay
Base Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00
This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements.