Vice President, Events and Client Engagement

HarbourVest Partners • Boston, MA

1d • $160,000 - $240,000 • 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. HarbourVest is seeking a Vice President, Events and Client Engagement to lead the firm’s global client engagement and event strategy. This senior-level role involves creating memorable, high-impact client experiences that strengthen relationships with institutional investors and general partners. It further aims to raise the HarbourVest brand profile and sustain the firm’s enduring partnership orientation. At HarbourVest, events are a core client experience platform rather than standalone moments. This role sets the vision for how clients and colleagues engage with the firm through thoughtfully crafted experiences. These experiences combine thought leadership, relationship building, and brand expression to create meaningful and memorable interactions. The Vice President will oversee a global portfolio of in‑person, hybrid, and virtual experiences, ranging from senior‑level executive engagements to large‑scale flagship events. Working closely with senior leadership, Investor Relations, Investment teams, and Marketing, the role ensures experiences are consistently delivered at the highest standard across regions. This position leads a high-performing global events team, with five members located in Boston and close partnership with colleagues worldwide. Collectively, the group manages nearly 100 events each year, covering a diverse array of formats, audiences, and geographies throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. The ideal candidate brings a strong point of view on experience design, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence. They can translate strategy into seamless, polished execution and outstanding events that build strong connections and support long-term growth .

Requirements

• Proven experience leading global, senior level client events and experiences.
• Strong executive presence and comfort working with C-suite and partner level collaborators.
• Experience managing significant budgets, vendors, and contracts.
• Experience managing a high performing team, with multiple direct reports.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and encourage teams across regions.
• Strategic problem solver with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with large-scale event management and virtual event platforms (e.g. Cvent, ON24), and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications employed for event coordination, reporting, and executive presentations.
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree or comparable experience
• Bachelor of Science (B.S) qualification or relevant experience
• 10+ years of experience in events, client experience, or experiential marketing, ideally within asset management, financial services, or a similarly complex, regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Client Experience & Event Strategy Lead the global client events strategy, positioning events as a core engagement and relationship building channel.
• Design experiences that reflect HarbourVest’s brand values, investment philosophy, and dedication to long-term partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to evolve formats, content, and delivery in response to client needs and market trends.
• Global Event Portfolio Management Coordinate the planning and execution of HarbourVest global events, including: Annual General Meetings (AGMs) Educational and learning experiences Brand building and networking experiences High touch client meetings, roadshows, and hosted experiences Select industry conferences and sponsorship activations Maintain consistency, quality, and outstanding performance across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Executive & Collaborator Partnership Partner with senior leaders to shape agendas, messaging, and experience objectives.
• Work together with Investor Relations and Client Service groups to assist client engagement and fundraising goals.
• Manage internal and external speaker engagement, including selection, vetting, and negotiations.
• Team & Operational Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing global events team.
• Coordinate budgets, vendor relationships, and complex contracts, ensuring fiscal rigor and proactive risk management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define and track key performance metrics such as attendance, audience quality, institutional engagement, and post event outcomes elevating events into a measurable growth driver of the firm.
• Using data, translate insights into recommendations that inform future experience development and strategy.

Benefits

• This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance.
• In addition to salary and bonus, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees