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 collegialenvironmentthat’smarked by low turnover and high energy,you’llbe inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths andacquirenew skills and experiences.
We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differencesoptimizesthe potential of both the individual and the firm.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically13 weeksper quarter), leaving 5additionalremote days to be used as needed.
HarbourVest is searching for a highly skilled and driven Client Service Associate to become part of our EMEA PrivateWealth ClientService team in London. Reporting to the Global Client Service Manager for the Private Wealth business, this role offers a special opportunity to work closely with Account Managers and various teams. You willassistin deliveringa top-tier, seamless client experience to a wide client base, including Distributors, Platforms, IFAs, and Family Offices. You will prosper in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines. Your responsibilities include questioning existing processes, discovering efficiencies, and supporting a scalable and globally uniform client service model.
The ideal candidate is someone who can:
Execution excellence: Deliveraccurate,timelyresponses in a high-pressure environment.
Scalability approach: Continuouslyseekto simplify, standardize, and improve processes.
Ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility for client outcomes.
Collaboration: Work effectively within a global, matrixed organization.
Innovation: Contribute to the advancement of the Client Service model by offering creative ideas and improvements.
What you will do:
Client Service Delivery & Execution
Act asa central pointof coordination for client inquiries across all fund types and account structures within EMEA.
Meet strict deadlines and service level agreements, efficiently prioritizingnumeroussimultaneous requests.
Triage, track, and respond to client inquiries accurately and efficiently, applying established workflows.
Coordinate responses across multiple functional teams to ensuretimelyand high-quality delivery.
Process Improvement & Scalability
Challenge existing processes and proactively find opportunities to improve efficiency and client outcomes.
Drive initiatives that standardize workflows, reduce manual intervention, and enhance turnaround times.
Identifyalignments across regions, clients, and request types to support a scalable service model.
Contribute to the development and ongoing enhancement of procedures and guidelines.
Support the adoption of automation, technology, and data-driven insights to improve service delivery.
Collaborator & Relationship Management
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with clients and internal collaborators across investment, accounting, legal, compliance, and other specialist teams.
Work closely alongside Account Managers to support both ongoing client service and new client outreach.
Ensure clear, proactive, and transparent communication across all interactions.
Provide insight into client activity, trends, and potential risks to support broader relationship management.
Commercial Awareness & Judgment
Apply sound judgment to client requests, balancing responsiveness with efficiency and scalability.
Understand and consider operational, risk, and compliance implications in decision-making.
Advance complex or sensitive issues with clear context and recommended solutions.
And other responsibilities asrequired
What youbring
Verified experience in balancing various priorities and achieving results under pressing deadlines in a rapid work environment.
A proactive perspective characterized by pushing against conventional methods and encouraging steady progress.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for uncovering opportunities to improve efficiency and expand.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external collaborators.
Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach across regions and functions.
Strong focus on detail paired with the capacity to think strategically.
Familiarity with investment concepts and comfort working with financial data.
Experience with CRM and workflow tools (e.g., Salesforce) and a passion for applying technology to improve processes.
European language skills are a plus.
Education Preferred
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience.
Experience
3-5 Years financial service experience in client service or operations capacity preferred (Associate level).

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 42 years of experience and more than $138 billion assets under management as of September 30, 2024. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Our strengths extend across strategies, enabled by our team of more than 1,200 employees, including more than 230 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Across our private markets platform, our team has committed more than $59 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $55 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $40 billion in direct operating companies. We partner strategically and plan our offerings innovatively to provide our clients with access, insight, and global opportunities.