Associate, Portfolio Operations, Credit

HarbourVest Partners•Boston, MA

5d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Credit Portfolio Associate plays a meaningful role in supporting HarbourVest’s Private Credit team with capital raising, portfolio management, and operational execution. This position provides extensive exposure to portfolio operations, data management, marketing and fundraising activities, fund modeling, and the overall investment process. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, including Credit deal teams, Credit Distribution, Quantitative Investment Science (QIS), Technology, Solutions, and Accounting, and coordinate with external fund administrators. Please note, this role does not involve direct evaluation or execution of credit investments.

Requirements

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing requests
Solid understanding of credit markets, terms, and common LP data requirements
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with keen attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision
Technical proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
3+ years of relevant experience in private markets, portfolio operations and analytics

Nice To Haves

Exposure to SQL, Python, Power BI, and Snowflake preferred
Familiarity with Allvue Portfolio Management is a plus
CFA and/or CAIA designation is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform portfolio and strategy-level analyses to support management decisions, client requests, and internal reporting
Ensure data integrity by monitoring position-level accuracy and completeness
Prepare and maintain the Private Credit track record for fundraising and client updates
Develop and monitor essential performance and portfolio metrics for HarbourVest’s Private Credit portfolio
Build and update fund cash flow models to support planning and forecasting
Maintain internal processes, workflows, and databases for performance and investment metrics
Support central initiatives, ad-hoc projects, and operational improvements within the Credit team
Collaborate with IT and data management teams to improve data reporting tools and automation processes
Oversee and coordinate multiple third-party administrator relationships with daily and monthly portfolio requirements
Assist in the evaluation and integration of new software or systems