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 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 4 days minimum per week in the office.
We are seeking a self-motivated 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 able to work independently as well as part of a team
Can thrive in a fast paced, high-volume environment
What you will do:
Identify, evaluate and invest directly into operating companies (both in Asia and internationally)
Perform company due diligence that includes industry research, calls with management teams, research analysts and site tours
Prepare investment memoranda, generate detailed financial models and recommend investments to the Managing Directors
Assist in the legal negotiation and closing process for new investments
Construct evaluative capitalization models and analytic scenarios
Monitor portfolio companies and attend board meetings / conference call
Serve as first reviewer for unsolicited offering memos
Proactively seek new investment opportunities by attending industry conferences and events
What you bring:
Thorough knowledge of private equity markets and financial expertise
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to meet deadlines
Education
BS / BA
Experience
2-4 years

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.