Associate, Enterprise Strategy

HarbourVest Partners•Boston, MA

2d•$105,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Strategy Associate (Boston) will play a central role in helping chart the growth and development of the products and services we offer to our clients and partners. This is an exciting role directly involved in the firm’s expansion. The Enterprise Strategy Associate will be part of the Strategy, Innovation, and Execution function, which is collectively responsible for building the firm into new areas. The ideal candidate is someone who is: Restlessly curious, including about the fast-changing evolution of the private equity and broader private markets space Entrepreneurial, strategic, creative, and flexible, with experience developing and launching new initiatives, products, or solutions Analytically rigorous, with strong attention to detail and ability to formulate recommendations based on analysis Excellent at communicating complex ideas in simple terms, in writing and in person Experienced in working in team environments and cross-functional groups Organized and effective in independently driving initiatives, with the willingness and capability to assume responsibility and ownership of outcomes Focused on having significant impact over both short and long time horizons

Requirements

2-5 years of professional experience in private equity or asset management, investment product management, investment research, or management consulting
Demonstrated excellence in analytical reasoning, creativity, and written communications in team-based settings
Familiarity with and interest in the private equity or broader private markets landscape
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
2-5 years of experience, ideally in professional services

Responsibilities

Help define and refine HarbourVest’s overall product strategy, including both development of new funds as well as reviewing existing funds.
Identifying and integrating internal and external sources of insight as inputs into the product planning process
Assessing current and potential attractiveness of potential new funds
Mapping the competitive landscape for such products
Managing the central repository of product ideas
Prioritizing which products to consider in more detail
Helping assess the positioning of existing funds and proposing modifications as appropriate
Other responsibilities as required