Vice President, Primary Investments

About the role

HarbourVest Partners is looking for a Vice President to join the Primary Investments team in Boston. The main duties involve sourcing and evaluating Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital fund investments, portfolio management, and representing HarbourVest externally with both General Partners and Limited Partners. This outstanding opportunity allows you to apply your expertise in a collaborative environment while contributing to impactful investment strategies.

What You Will Do

• Own and drive the investment process (e.g. manager due diligence, underwriting, oversight and preparation of investment memos/presentation, referencing, active IC discussion, legal negotiation and closing processes)
• Source new investment opportunities, develop and deepen relationships with new and existing General Partners, and identify opportunities for cross-platform partnership
• Monitor partnership investments, including through active participation in LPAC meetings, Annual Meetings and regular update meetings with General Partners
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Assist team with client service, including material preparation and meeting participation

Requirements

• Strong investment analysis and due diligence skills
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively with others
• Excellent interpersonal, quantitative, and communication skills
• Experience leading manager due diligence processes
• Leadership abilities to drive projects and motivate team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or comparable experience
• 5-10+ years of experience in private equity, investments, or an investment advisory position preferred

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced with manager due diligence across Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital
• Adept at sourcing, building and maintaining relationships with General Partners
• Exceptionally analytical with deep experience in Excel
• Proven in managing and monitoring investment portfolios
• Skilled in both written and verbal communication, including presenting to senior leaders, General Partners and clients
• Highly collaborative with an ability to work seamlessly across teams

Pay

• Base Salary Range: $200,000.00 - $210,000.00
• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, 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

Schedule

• Hybrid work arrangement: minimum of four days per week in the Boston office, excluding time spent traveling for business
• 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval
• Occasional travel is expected