Hybrid Performance Measurement Associate presso HarbourVest

Job Description Summary

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 2-3 days minimum per week in the office.

We are seeking a self-motivated Performance Measurement Associate to join the Performance Measurement Group. The Performance Measurement Associate will provide portfolio analytics, performance and reporting services for the firm’s private markets investments. This individual will work closely with the department’s internal performance measurement team as well as other departments (Investments, Investor Relations, Accounting, Marketing, Client Reporting, etc.) where vital to provide support to the Firm’s global investment activities.

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Passionate about data/reporting
• Always looking to improve processes
• Customer service oriented
• Able to thrive in a fast paced, growing environment
• An excellent teammate!

What you will do:

• Timely review of fund performance including review and reconciliation of reports to quarterly automation reporting files
• Preparation and/or review of quarterly track records
• Preparation and/or review of performance data used in advertising materials (RFPs, Fundraising Inquiries, Advertising Content)
• Support Client Service Organization: compile and/or review data requests for current investors
• Provide data to internal teams, as needed
• Ensure data provided for all advertising materials are prepared using approved policies and procedures
• Design and test of existing and new technology applications impacting performance data
• Identify and implement processes improvements and efficiencies to increase timely and accurate delivery of performance data
• And other responsibilities as required

What you bring:

• Experience in performance measurement, ideally in private markets; proven ability to calculate and/or validate calculated returns, fees, performance attribution and exposure.
• Experience with private/public benchmarking
• Experience with GIPS standards preferred
• Ability and desire to work independently as well as part of a team
• Experienced analytical skills and attention to detail
• High level of maturity and ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines with little supervision
• Ability to meet deadlines and concentrate on detailed information in a fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate strong customer service orientation by generating and responding to requests in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or Certificate in Investment Performance Management (CIPM) preferred

Experience

• 5+ Years finance experience in private equity capacity preferred

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