Associate, Performance Measurement
About The Position
Over its 40+ year history, HarbourVest has cultivated a team of dedicated professionals with an entrepreneurial drive, focused on delivering impactful solutions to clients and investing partners. As our global firm expands, we continue to welcome individuals who thrive in a collaborative, open-door environment that champions diversity and innovative thinking. In our collegial setting, characterized by low turnover and high energy, you will be inspired to grow and develop. We encourage you to build upon your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment promotes mutual respect among all employees, recognizing that understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both individuals and the firm. HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer. This position operates under a hybrid work arrangement, offering 18 remote workdays per quarter for discretionary use, subject to manager approval. For instance, one might opt to work in the office four days a week, taking one remote day weekly (approximately 13 weeks per quarter), leaving five additional remote days for other needs. We are seeking a self-motivated Associate to join the Performance Measurement Group. The role involves supporting performance data governance, automation, operational improvements, calculation engine initiatives, and other strategic transformation projects. This individual will provide essential support in performance data, analytics, validation, and reporting for the firm’s private markets investments. The position requires close collaboration with Performance Measurement, Investments, Investor Relations, IT, Accounting, Marketing, Client Reporting, and other teams to support the firm’s global investment activities. The ideal candidate possesses the following qualities: Analytical, organized, and a creative problem-solver. Passionate about data, technology, financial markets, and performance measurement. Diligent with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision. Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving, and transformation-focused environment. Collaborative and adept at building effective relationships across business and technology teams. Focused on process automation, enhancing operational efficiency, data quality, and robust controls.
Requirements
- Experience in performance measurement, data analytics, or financial operations, ideally in private markets
- Experience supporting automation, system improvements, UAT, data validation, or transformation initiatives
- Strong understanding of data quality, controls, documentation, and governance practices
- Experience with private/public benchmarking, composite performance, and performance reporting preferred
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to identify root causes of data issues
- Technical proficiency in Excel
- Exposure to SQL, Python, Power BI, and Snowflake preferred
- Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of data analytics, investment operations, or performance measurement experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the Performance Data Owner in stewarding performance data definitions, quality standards, controls, documentation, and issue resolution
- Assist with performance calculation engine implementation and enhancement, including requirements, methodology validation, testing, and production support
- Perform data validation and exception management to identify missing data, outliers, reconciliation breaks, and methodology inconsistencies
- Maintain documentation for performance methodologies, calculation logic, data lineage, process flows, and controls
- Support transformation projects involving performance data, reporting automation, data platforms, and operating model improvements
- Design and test of existing and new technology applications impacting performance data
- Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies to increase timely and accurate delivery of performance data
- Other responsibilities as required
Benefits
- discretionary annual bonus
- long-term reward programs
- retirement
- health
- insurance
- paid time off
- wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
