Senior Associate, Treasury

HarbourVest Partners•Boston, MA

5d•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. HarbourVest is seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior associate to join our world-class Treasury team. As a Senior Associate at HarbourVest, you will have the unique opportunity to work collaboratively with over 30 dedicated professionals. As a member of the Treasury team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth trajectory of HarbourVest and play a vital role in achieving our ambitious goals. This position offers significant advancement and personal development opportunities in both the short and long term.

Requirements

High proficiency in Excel, including modeling, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain VBA-based tools and macros that automate recurring workflows.
Experience designing and maintaining Power BI dashboards to deliver actionable insight into liquidity, risk, and Treasury KPIs.
Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, executive-level presentations for senior management.
Attention to detail and a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
A natural inclination to think beyond the immediate task. It includes the ability to connect routine Treasury activities to the broader business context and ask the right questions to drive continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Prior hands-on experience with Snowflake or comparable cloud data platforms is a strong advantage.
Background in private equity, private credit, or alternative asset management Treasury operations.
Familiarity with additional automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Python) and a passion for driving efficiency through technology.
Ability to implement AI into daily workflows either through data modeling research, automation initiatives or agentic workflows.

Responsibilities

Maintain, iterate, and automate a proprietary counterparty risk model, improving data inputs, and new & ongoing reporting to strengthen oversight of the firm's banking and trading relationships.
Oversee and actively manage the liquidity profile across a portfolio of private equity and private credit funds, ensuring adequate coverage for capital calls, deal funding, and operational obligations.
Support and lead automation initiatives that build scalability into the Treasury function, reducing manual effort and positioning the team for future growth in AUM and transaction volume.
Partner closely with third-party administrators, custody banks, and internal stakeholders (Fund Accounting, Operations, and Deal Teams) to ensure seamless execution and data integrity.
Support Treasury oversight and guidance during the operational build-out of new products, encompassing both in-house and third-party administrator (TPA) workflows
Act as a fiduciary on behalf of our clients in every process, embedding strong controls, accuracy, and risk awareness into day-to-day Treasury operations.