Job Description Summary

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.
 

We are seeking an Analyst to join our London team. This person will report to the Senior Associate (London) and will be responsible for conducting ODD reviews of external investment managers as well as assisting with the coordination and execution of CVM activities for new and ongoing vendors. The newly appointed individual will work alongside the Investment teams, Legal and Compliance teams, Information Technology, as well as other Operational teams within the Firm.
 

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office.

The ideal candidate is someone who is/has:

• Exhibits strong work ethic as well as professionalism
• Strong attention to detail, focus on execution of tasks, and adaptability to meet changing timelines and priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to ask questions to remove roadblocks and move processes forward
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; good problem-solving skills
• Ability to efficiently track and report on progress of tasks
• Independent and self-motivated, with the ability to raise issues where appropriate
   

What you will do:

• Perform initial operational due diligence reviews of investment managers, as well as ongoing monitoring; attend ODD calls, interview C-suite level operations personnel
• Coordinate with investment managers, to verify third party auditor and fund administrator relationships
• Participate in the collection, review, and organization of background check/ sanctions screening documentation, as advised
• Provide outreach to vendors for initial and ongoing vendor due diligence, coordinating receipt and review for questionnaires and documentation
• Follow-up / coordinate with internal teams and/or vendors on the status of vendor reviews and third-party due diligence assessments
• Assist with coordination and set-up of vendor calls with the CVM, vendor owners, and other teams as needed (IT, Compliance)
• Encourage a team-orientated atmosphere with positive engagement
• Assist with other projects as directed
   

What you bring:

• Understanding of ODD, investment accounting/ audit, compliance, or risk management
• Working knowledge of private equity investments preferred  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, being able to communicate effectively with all levels of management both internally and externally
• Superior organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to interact across departments and establish relationships in order to source requisite information and documentary evidence
• Positive team-oriented demeanor
   

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
   

Experience  

• 0-2 Years’ Experience