Investment Analyst/Associate (Toronto)

HarbourVest Partners • Toronto, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

HarbourVest Partners is currently seeking an Analyst/Associate in Toronto that will sit on both the firm’s Direct and Primary Investment Teams. As an Analyst/Associate, you will be at the forefront of evaluating both funds and companies, engaging actively in sourcing, due diligence and investment management, play a key role in our Canadian office and be part of our global investment team. You will be conducting investment analysis, with the opportunity to voice your opinions in investment discussions and be deeply involved in managing our investment portfolio. You will have the opportunity to explore a spectrum of industries from Tech to Healthcare and across investment stages, with a focus on venture and growth stage technology businesses. You will be working closely with senior leaders, supporting all aspects of the Canadian business, including reporting and interfacing with our partners and clients. This role will offer a 360-degree view of the Venture Capital and Private Equity landscape.

Requirements

• Go-getter demeanor with a stellar work ethic and charismatic personality
• Exceptionally organized individual with an outstanding attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity, passion for technology and investing
• Team-player that is able to efficiently prioritize multiple projects and meet target dates with little direct supervision
• Quick to develop a strong understanding of new systems, data relationships, and processes
• Natural leadership and entrepreneurial drive to thrive in a fast and furious work setting
• Academic inclination in finance, business, or accounting
• Strong quantitative, analytical and Excel skills
• Effective communication skills to articulate ideas with clarity
• Extreme level of maturity and ability to multi-task with little direct supervision
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2 – 3 years of investment banking, private equity/VC investing, or related consulting experience

Nice To Haves

• CFA is an asset

Responsibilities

• Evaluating both funds and companies
• Engaging actively in sourcing, due diligence and investment management
• Conducting investment analysis
• Voicing opinions in investment discussions
• Managing our investment portfolio
• Exploring a spectrum of industries from Tech to Healthcare and across investment stages, with a focus on venture and growth stage technology businesses
• Working closely with senior leaders
• Supporting all aspects of the Canadian business, including reporting and interfacing with our partners and clients

What This Job Offers

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