Director, Treasury

HarbourVest Partners•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking. In our collegial environment, that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences. We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm. HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer. This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed. About the Role HarbourVest is seeking a Director of Treasury to help scale our global treasury capabilities. This role combines leadership, operational execution, and strategic transformation across banking infrastructure, treasury systems, and fund-level cash management. This role is designed for a highly capable individual who can architect, scale, and modernize Treasury capabilities across systems, banking connectivity, and process automation. As a key member of the Treasury Infrastructure team, the Director implements a forward-looking operating model. This model incorporates automation, sophisticated analytics, and modern technology platforms. This role will operate at the intersection of Treasury, technology, and data partnering closely with IT, internal business teams, and external providers to deliver a scalable, resilient, and efficient Treasury ecosystem. The Director will lead functional areas focused on standard settlement instruction and bank account management and will be responsible for the liquidity of various HarbourVest funds. This is an opportunity to directly influence and shape the transformation of a best-in-class Treasury function that is both operationally excellent and strategically differentiated. The ideal candidate is someone who is : Brings a thoughtful and practical approach to complex challenges Communicates clearly and collaborates optimally across teams and collaborators Balances strategic priorities with hands-on problem solving to assist the team with both routine and complex tasks as needed Brings strong technical proficiency throughout Treasury platforms, data tools, and banking connectivity models Has knowledge of private equity industry and related best-in-class technology Shows sound judgment and accountability in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

Proven expertise in Treasury, cash management systems, and global banking connectivity within an investment management or complex financial services environment
Experience with Treasury Workstations (FIS Integrity, Kyriba strongly preferred) and SWIFT connectivity models
Strong understanding of global banking structures, account management, and connectivity frameworks
Ability to operate optimally on a distributed team, influencing collaborators across multiple functions and geographies
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with a focus on building scalable and sustainable solutions
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes
Demonstrated experience automating processes using tools such as Power Automate, Alteryx, and/or AI enabled solutions
10+ years of progressive work in Treasury, Finance, or related fields
Significant experience in Treasury systems, infrastructure, or transformation roles
Experience operating in a global, multi-entity organization or private markets firm required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or similar certification preferred

Responsibilities

Own and improve treasury systems, including FIS Integrity, eBAM, Kyriba, and SWIFT integration, ensuring data accuracy, governance, and scalability
Lead team responsible for administration of banking connectivity (SWIFT, SFTP, APIs, and portals) to support global payments, reporting, and reconciliation processes and periodic access reviews and control processes
Innovate with new technology and software including Power Automate, Alteryx, and AI-enabled solutions to eliminate manual processes and improve control environments
Lead resolution of issues across Treasury systems and banking platforms, partnering with IT and external vendors to ensure continuity of operations
Lead Infrastructure staff in testing, validation, and rollout of system enhancements, upgrades, and new functionality across Treasury platforms
Assist with handling fund-level cash activity including capital calls, distributions, FX and debt transactions, and liquidity-sensitive fund management ensuring accuracy and timeliness for designated funds
Manage Treasury Infrastructure team facilitating bank account requests and workflows (e.g., new accounts, fraud mitigation technology, connectivity requests), ensuring clear ownership and timely issue resolution and successful account onboarding.
Oversee scalable onboarding models to support new legal entities, funds, and global expansion initiatives.
Maintain high engagement and develop team skills, including goal setting, performance reviews and periodic meetings with team members and peers.
Develop and implement operational improvements, benchmarks, and reporting frameworks to improve operational efficiency and transparency
And other responsibilities as required