Analyst, Investor Relations

HarbourVest Partners • Boston, MA

4d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Investor Relations Analyst supports the management and enhancement of institutional investor relationships, primarily for the US Investor Relations team and with a particular focus on the US South territory. The role works across Business Development and Client Engagement, supporting the full client lifecycle from prospect identification, pipeline development, and diligence through investor onboarding and ongoing relationship management. The Analyst partners with senior Business Development professionals, Relationship Managers, and internal teams across investments, product, client service, marketing, operations, and compliance to respond to investor and prospect needs and deliver HarbourVest’s investment solutions.

The position involves territory pipeline and Salesforce reporting, preparation of client and prospect materials, market and product research, cash flow modeling and portfolio analysis, support for due diligence and investor inquiries, and assistance with onboarding and subscription processes. The Analyst will develop knowledge of HarbourVest’s products, strategies, tools, and platform, as well as institutional investor segments and sales and relationship-management processes. The role begins with a focus on internal support, with opportunities for increasing ownership and client exposure as experience and judgment develop. The work arrangement is hybrid, with 18 remote workdays per quarter available at the employee’s discretion subject to manager approval.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills, analytical and quantitative skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Highly proactive and resourceful, able to anticipate needs, take direction, and turn it into action without significant oversight.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to work independently and recognize when to seek input.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and manage multiple projects and competing priorities with strong organizational and project-management skills.
• High motivation, self-starting behavior, strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative, team-first approach and willingness to support the broader team as needed.
• Strong client-service orientation and focus on client experience and relationship quality.
• Ability to understand broader objectives while maintaining attention to detail and execution.
• Adaptability and responsiveness when shifting between long-term priorities and time-sensitive client or business-development needs.
• High personal and professional integrity.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Open to graduate applicants; up to 1–2 years of experience in alternative investment or other finance- or investment-oriented roles.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems.
• Familiarity with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the US Investor Relations team, particularly the US South territory, across Business Development and Client Engagement activities.
• Identify prospects, develop pipelines, conduct diligence, welcome new investors, and support important client relationships.
• Partner with senior Business Development professionals and Relationship Managers to support emerging prospects and existing client relationships, coordinating with investment groups and firmwide resources.
• Handle Salesforce and territory pipeline reporting, maintain prospect and opportunity information, track activity and next steps, and prepare analysis to support team prioritization and execution.
• Develop client and prospect materials for portfolio reviews, new business opportunities, due diligence meetings, and other strategic interactions in partnership with internal teams.
• Conduct market- and product-driven research to support territory strategy and individual opportunities.
• Perform cash flow modeling and portfolio analysis for existing and prospective clients to inform pacing, portfolio construction, and potential commitments.
• Develop expertise in HarbourVest’s QIS and Lumina capabilities and support their use in current and prospective client partnerships.
• Support LP due diligence and investor inquiries by coordinating information across HarbourVest and ensuring responses are complete, accurate, and timely.
• Learn and support investor onboarding and subscription processes for new commitments.
• Build knowledge of HarbourVest’s platform and its application to client objectives across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, primary, secondary, and co-investment strategies, and closed-end commingled funds, evergreen vehicles, and tailored separately managed accounts.
• Develop an understanding of sales and relationship-management processes, including prospect development, conversion, client coverage, retention, and expansion.
• Take increasing ownership and client exposure as knowledge, judgment, and experience develop.
• Contribute to the US Investor Relations team’s success through other responsibilities and strategic projects as required.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and overall firm performance.
• Potential participation in long-term reward programs, typically for more senior-level roles.
• Retirement contributions.
• Health insurance.
• Income protection.
• Paid time off and leave benefits.
• Well-being programs.
• Hybrid work arrangement with 18 remote workdays per quarter, subject to manager approval.
• Eligible for overtime payment as a non-exempt position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level