Senior Associate, Credit Distribution

HarbourVest Partners•Boston, MA

15h•$87,000 - $113,000•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. 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. The Senior Associate, Credit Distribution role presents an exciting opportunity to support the growth of HarbourVest’s Private Credit business. As a member of the Credit Distribution Team, this individual will work closely with other key stakeholders internally such as the Private Credit investment and Operations teams, global Investor Relations (IR) team, product specialists, consultant relations, commercial operations, client service, marketing, and compliance to deliver the HarbourVest platform to institutional investors. The principal function of this role is to support the Credit Product Specialist and Credit Investor Relations professionals in the management support and enhancement of credit-focused institutional investor relationships. Additional functions include tracking and monitoring the fundraising process and creating, editing and updating data across HarbourVest’s marketing communications efforts. The ideal candidate is someone who is: Highly motivated, organized and detail oriented Has a strong interest in private markets strategies and broad capital markets Self-starter and able to work under pressure and can flourish in a fast-paced, high- volume environment Has strong project and time management skills Foundation in private markets is preferred

Requirements

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience supporting presentations to institutional investors
Dedication to quality work product and prompt attention to detail
Experience with RFPs, and communications to institutional investors ideal
Previous experience supporting fundraising efforts for credit funds or similar alternative investment products.
Comfortable in a financial environment, working with and talking about fund performance
4-7 years of experience in capital raising, ideally within a private credit firm, placement agent, or alternative investment firm

Nice To Haves

Foundation in private markets is preferred

Responsibilities

Relationship Management: Support the identification and outreach to new investor relationships, helping drive capital formation across HarbourVest’s private credit platform.
Assist in organizing and scheduling meetings with prospective investors, including pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, family offices, and investment consultants.
Collaborate with the global IR team to manage ongoing investor relationships and ensure effective communication.
Provide market feedback to inform and support product development and fundraising efforts
Positioning and Marketing Communications: Contribute to raising the external profile of HarbourVest’s Private Credit business by assisting in the development and delivery of marketing materials and presentations to investors.
Stay informed on market trends, competitive landscape, and investor demand, sharing insights both internally and externally.
Help communicate the HarbourVest Private Credit story, including its track record, performance, and growth potential, to enhance investor confidence.
Track results and gather feedback on sales opportunities
Data Integrity: Maintain and update data in SalesForce to ensure accurate contact information and link investors to consultants as appropriate.
Update HarbourVest records on key contacts (departures/additions/transitions) and captured from industry trades.
Work with SalesForce manager to optimize reporting, monitor finalist activity and develop front sheets profiling key institutions
Development of new SalesForce reports