Associate, Sales Enablement

HarbourVest Partners•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be an integral part of Institutional Sales Enablement within HarbourVest’s Marketing team and be responsible for the development of high-quality Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQ), and Fundraising Inquiries (FI) for institutional prospects and clients. The individual will partner closely with teams across the firm to manage response processes, synthesize investment information, and help deliver accurate, compelling, and client-ready materials in a fast-paced global environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a diligent, highly organized professional to build knowledge of private markets. It also allows strengthening project management skills and contributing to materials that support HarbourVest’s global fundraising and client engagement efforts.

Requirements

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail, editing, and proofreading skills, with a commitment to producing accurate, polished work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, client-ready responses.
Knowledgeable about private markets, basic financial concepts, marketing regulations, business risk, compliance procedures, and current financial markets.
Analytical and solutions-oriented, with the ability to identify issues, propose practical solutions, and follow through on execution.
Skilled at building and maintaining effective relationships with internal partners across all levels of the organization.
Collaborative and maintain flexibility to support local and global teams across multiple projects and timelines.
Curious and willing to learn, with the ability to quickly develop expertise in new subject areas.
Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and RFP software is a plus
Experience within private markets or another investment-focused financial services organization
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience
Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience
3-5 Years experience in investment management/private equity/marketing/RFP capacity preferred (Associate level)

Responsibilities

Develop accurate, high-quality, and compelling RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and FIs for institutional prospective investors.
Manage the end-to-end response process, including kickoff calls, initial drafts, stakeholder reviews, compliance review, and final production.
Partner with Investment Specialists, Investor Relations, Performance, Legal, Marketing Compliance, and other teams to source information and data while building strong working relationships that support high-quality responses.
Use our RFP content management system to produce first drafts, improve response quality, and drive consistency across materials.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across HarbourVest’s global offices to meet business needs and global deadlines.