Associate

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London, Greater London, England
Junior
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
The Associate will evaluate investment opportunities, engage in due diligence, develop financial models, participate in investment discussions, and assist in managing investment portfolios. They will work collaboratively with the Secondary Investment team and receive training and mentorship.
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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.

HarbourVest Partners is currently seeking candidates for an Associate position in the EMEA Secondary Investment Group in London. The principal functions include investment analysis, due diligence, investment recommendation and negotiation, and investment monitoring. This includes, but is not limited to, partnership and company modeling, qualitative and quantitative analysis of managers, capital structures, and relevant industries, and the coordination of the closing process.

What Awaits You:

  • Intensive Learning: Jump into an action-packed training program. Get ready to be trained by the best in the business.

  • Personalized Mentorship: Each associate is paired with top-notch senior mentors from our Secondary Investment team, ensuring guidance, insights, and a helping hand at every step.

  • Real Investment Experience: Get hands-on with actual investment processes, understanding the nitty-gritty of financial analysis, modeling, and spotting golden investment opportunities.

  • Diverse Industry Insights: Explore a spectrum of industries from Tech to Healthcare, gaining a 360-degree view of the private equity landscape.

  • Collaborative Environment: Join forces with our team on key projects, from due diligence to investment valuation, and feel the thrill of contributing to major investment decisions.
     

What you will do:

  • Be at the forefront of evaluating diverse investment opportunities across different sectors.

  • Engage actively in the due diligence process, including insightful interactions with advisers and private equity managers.

  • Craft detailed financial models, playing a key role in investment analysis.

  • Voice your opinions in investment discussions, making your mark in the decision-making process.

  • Monitor and assist in managing our investment portfolio, adding real value to the team.

  • And other responsibilities as required
     

What you bring:

  • Go-getter demeanor with a stellar work ethic and charismatic personality.

  • Natural leadership to thrive in a fast and furious work setting.

  • Strong quantitative, analytical and Excel skills with a curiosity about numbers.

  • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Effective communication skills to articulate ideas with clarity.

  • High level of maturity and ability to multi-task with little direct supervision.
     

Education Preferred:

  • BS/BA, Masters or equivalent in experience
     

Experience:

  • 2 – 4 years of investment banking or private equity experience

The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
904 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with 40 years of experience and more than $92 billion assets under management as of December 31, 2021. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit.

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