Associate, Product Management – Direct Co-Investments (Boston)
About The Position
The Product Management Associate supports the growth and management of HarbourVest’s global Direct Co-Investment platform. The role sits at the intersection of investments, fundraising, client engagement, and business strategy, with exposure to product development, portfolio analysis, investor communications, and strategic initiatives. Working with Investment, Investor Relations, Solutions, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Tax teams, the Associate supports fundraising and client servicing across Direct Co-Investment funds and customized client solutions. This position is not focused on evaluating or executing Direct Co-Investments. The successful candidate is analytical, organized, detail-oriented, and able to take ownership of high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment. The role requires managing competing projects and deadlines, communicating complex fund and investment information clearly, collaborating with global stakeholders, and using data, technology, and process improvements to enhance business operations. The candidate should exercise sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information and have an interest in developing expertise in private markets and direct co-investments. The position has a hybrid work arrangement, with 18 remote workdays per quarter available at the employee’s discretion subject to manager approval. The base salary range is $85,000–$95,000, and the role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Total compensation may also include long-term reward programs, typically for more senior-level roles. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement contributions, health insurance, income protection, paid time off and leave benefits, and well-being programs; eligibility varies by position and geography.
Requirements
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management capabilities.
- Understanding of private markets.
- Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into meaningful insights and client-ready deliverables.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across global teams and functions.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance is preferred.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in institutional relationship management or business development, private equity, asset management, or a related financial services role is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Salesforce, Power BI, or other reporting and analytics tools.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between the Direct Co-Investment investment team and Investor Relations professionals, supporting fundraising, client servicing, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Support the lifecycle of Direct Co-Investment products and client relationships, from product development and fundraising through portfolio monitoring, reporting, and ongoing management.
- Develop and maintain investor-facing materials, including presentations, fund updates, PPMs, DDQs, RFP responses, data rooms, and marketing collateral.
- Coordinate responses to investor inquiries and due diligence requests, including quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- Conduct market, competitor, and portfolio research to support product positioning, fundraising, client engagement, and strategic decision-making.
- Prepare fund, portfolio, and investment analyses, as well as recurring client, advisory board, and annual meeting materials.
- Support strategic client and separately managed account initiatives, including prospect research, onboarding, implementation planning, and customized solutions.
- Monitor fund and portfolio performance, capital activity, liquidity, and portfolio construction metrics to support business management and investor reporting.
- Drive process improvements and technology-enabled solutions that enhance reporting, scalability, operational efficiency, and data integrity.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives and business planning efforts supporting the growth and management of the Direct Co-Investment platform.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility based on individual and overall firm performance.
- Retirement contributions may be included in the total rewards package.
- Health insurance may be included in the total rewards package.
- Income protection may be included in the total rewards package.
- Paid time off and leave benefits may be included in the total rewards package.
- Well-being programs may be included in the total rewards package.
- Long-term reward program participation may be available, typically for more senior-level roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
