Associate, Product Management – Direct Co-Investments (Boston)

HarbourVest Partners • Boston, MA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

HarbourVest is hiring a Product Management Associate to support the growth and management of its 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. The Associate will work with Investment, Investor Relations, Solutions, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Tax teams to support fundraising and client servicing across Direct Co-Investment funds and customized client solutions. This role does not focus on evaluating or executing Direct Co-Investments.

The position is hybrid. Employees receive 18 remote workdays per quarter, subject to manager approval. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, detail-oriented, and creative in solving problems; takes ownership and produces high-quality work; manages competing priorities with limited supervision; communicates complex information clearly; collaborates across teams; and is interested in using data and technology to improve business operations. Professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and curiosity about private markets and direct co-investments are also important.

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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across global teams and functions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in institutional relationship management or business development, private equity, asset management, or a related financial services role preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Salesforce, Power BI, or other reporting and analytics tools.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred.

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 full 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, along with 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 to support the continued growth and management of the Direct Co-Investment platform.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and overall firm performance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Health insurance.
• Income protection.
• Paid time off and leave benefits.
• Well-being programs.
• Long-term reward programs may be available, typically for more senior-level roles.

What This Job Offers

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