For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add talented 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 maximizes the potential of both the individual and the firm

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement.

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 calls        
• Serve as first reviewer for unsolicited offering memos
• Proactively seek new investment opportunities by attending industry conferences and events