Vice President, Enterprise Operations & Strategy in London

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.

Responsibilities:

• The Vice President, Enterprise Operations & Strategy will lead the operational build aspects for the firm’s new investment solutions.
• The role will include close collaboration with Client Operations and ongoing partnership across the firm, including Strategy, Innovation, Execution, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Investor Relations, Private Wealth, Tax, and Financial Planning & Analysis, as well as external providers and advisors.
• Lead the design and operational development of specific new products that are novel to the firm and align with the firm’s strategy.
• Assess the operational builds capacity and needs that may impact the operational model involving accounting, treasury functions, taxation, client onboarding, reporting, performance and third‑party service providers.
• Assist in all aspects of the client operational launch of a new product from concept to full transition to the run team.
• Conduct an initial assessment of key new operational processes and technology required for new product implementation.
• Leverage efficiencies and opportunities from past launches and establish key dependencies and goals to meet client operational readiness launch targets.
• Review legal and other product documentation from an operational commercial perspective.
• Solicit feedback and input from a large cross‑section of the organization, evaluate different inputs, and inform decisions around product terms and related sales and operating models.
• Coordinate with operational leads to ensure the firm will be prepared to support the operational needs.
• Share experience and insights to influence product strategy and planning to build efficiencies across product strategies.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience in the private markets or asset management space, focused on client operations, understanding of fund structuring, involvement in product launch and related topics.
• Brings HarbourVest legacy background around systems and processes.
• Brings cross functional expertise with experience in one or more of the five operational functions: Accounting, Client Experience, Performance/Analytics, Transfer Agent, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Compliance (Regulatory and Tax).
• Existing network of industry relationships and contacts to leverage to support business research and best practices.
• Demonstrated excellence in implementing multi‑dimensional projects.
• Strong familiarity with SEC regulatory reporting, US GAAP, LUX GAAP and other basis of accounting.
• Strong understanding of the mechanics and inter‑dependencies of alternative investment funds.
• Familiarity with different legal structures used for investors to access private market strategies.
• Experience with separately managed mandates, complex open and closed‑end fund structures, alternatives, private equity, credit investments, real assets and various performance fee structures.
• Ability to provide commercially driven insights that inform strategic decision making.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to push for client operational decisions on a project while seeking input from different perspectives, without existing precedents.
• Experience working in team environments, with the ability to lead or facilitate group efforts.

Education Preferred: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

About HarbourVest:

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.