Senior Associate, Direct Co-investments

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 role follows a hybrid work model which consists of 4 days in office per week. Additionally, you will receive 5 additional remote days per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval.

We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Associate to join our Direct Investment team. The principle functions include developing opinions on prospective investments, performing due diligence, conducting return analysis and writing investment summaries covering the Asia region.

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Experienced, 4–7 years of professional experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, or a related field, including 3+ years of buy-side investing experience
• Proficient in evaluating, reviewing, and presenting private equity investment opportunities. 
• Detail-oriented with strong financial modeling and analytical skills. 
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, capable of advocating for investment ideas. 
• Able to lead due diligence processes and work independently as needed.

What you will do:

• Identify, evaluate, and execute private equity co-investment opportunities through detailed due diligence, including industry research, financial modeling, and management team assessments.
• Prepare co-investment memoranda and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead and support the negotiation and closing processes for new co-investments, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze portfolio co-investments, providing insights on performance and supporting exit strategies when applicable.
• Contribute to client servicing, fundraising efforts, and marketing activities, while representing HarbourVest to external stakeholders.
• Train Associates and Analysts, fostering team development and collaboration.

What you bring:

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to evaluate and present private equity opportunities. 
• Capability of executing private equity co-investments, including due diligence and transaction execution. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into actionable insights. 
• A collaborative attitude, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 
• Experience managing junior team members is a plus.

Education Preferred

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

Experience

• 4–7 years of professional experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, or a related field, including 3+ years of buy-side investing experience