Associate

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.

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 currently seeking candidates for an Associate position in the EMEA Direct Investment team based in London. HarbourVest’s Direct Investment team co-invests in buyout transactions alongside established fund managers and participates in growth equity investments.

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Has strong quantitative and financial modelling abilities.
• Demonstrates a high level of maturity and is able to multi-task with little supervision.
• Has a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Is a team player with a strong sense of collaboration.
• Has a deep interest in and desire to learn about private equity and related markets.

What you will do:

• Investment due diligence, including company and industry research.
• Financial analysis, modelling, and quantitative analysis.
• Developing investment recommendations and the supporting Investment Committee papers.
• Participating in team and Investment Committee discussions and voicing your opinion.
• Coordinating legal documentation and transaction closing.
• Meeting General Partners and attending annual meetings and industry conferences.
• Monitoring existing portfolio companies.
• And other responsibilities as required.

What you bring:

• 2-3 years of professional experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, or similar experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic corporate finance and accounting concepts.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively operate in a team setting.
• Fluency in a second European language (preferred).

Education Preferred:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 2 – 3 years of private equity, investment banking, consulting, or similar experience with exposure to corporate finance and financial modelling at the analyst or associate level.

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and more than $146 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2025. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Our strengths extend across strategies, enabled by our team of more than 1,270 employees, including more than 230 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Across our private markets platform, our team has committed more than $64 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $66 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $49 billion in direct operating companies. We partner strategically and plan our offerings innovatively to provide our clients with access, insight, and global opportunities.