• Job Description

  Req#: R1353

  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.

  As part of the dynamic and fast-paced Quantitative Investment Science group, Associate is responsible for leveraging innovative quantitative tools to support bespoke model portfolio proposals incorporating client specific goals and objectives. This includes conducting quantitative portfolio simulations and scenario analysis, analyzing client portfolios to explain periodic performance and risk variances; contributing to research projects by recognizing investment trends and determining portfolio construction and asset allocation implications for client portfolios. This individual will thrive in a collaborative team-oriented environment and will develop trusting relationships with investments, solutions, investor relations, legal, compliance, marketing, and operations team members. This role is ideal for an intellectually curious independent thinker, who can creatively approach data analysis and clearly communicate complex ideas and insights to internal and external teams.

  The ideal candidate is someone who is:

  • Analytical and data driven

  • Highly passionate/ motivated (self-starter), intelligent and curious with the ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment

  • Able to “see the bigger picture” and get to the heart of issues rapidly

  • Results oriented, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
    

  What you will do:

  • Supporting client facing teams in conducting ad-hoc analysis and responding to client requests

  • Data mining using SQL/Python queries

  • Supporting development of quantitative portfolio construction, cash flow forecasts and investment risk analysis to be incorporated in client pitches and presentations

  • Supporting quantitative portfolio simulations and scenario analysis

  • Collaborating with investment, solutions and investor relation teams to develop bespoke model portfolios that incorporate client specific goals and objectives

  • Analyzing client portfolios, benchmarking against the broader market to determine risk and return drivers

  • Proactively contributing to research projects and thought pieces

  • And other responsibilities as required
    

  What you bring:

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Strong work ethic; genuine passion for excellence and constant improvement

  • Strong project management skills

  • Strong client service orientation

  • Ability to work across multiple teams and different levels of seniority

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Power Point

  • Experience with Python, SQL and Power BI
    

  Education Preferred

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience
    

  Experience

  • 2-5 Years experience in institutional, financial sales and service preferred

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• About the company

  HarbourVest Partners is a private equity fund of funds and one of the largest private equity investment managers globally.

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