At a Glance
- Tasks: Evaluate diverse investment opportunities and engage in due diligence processes.
- Company: Join HarbourVest, a global firm with a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, 18 remote days per quarter, and personalised mentorship.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with extensive training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain real investment experience and insights across various industries.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, leadership potential, and effective communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
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 marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. 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 employees and understanding and valuing 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 principal functions include investment analysis, due diligence, investment recommendation and negotiation, and investment monitoring. This includes, but is not limited to, partnership and company modeling, qualitative and quantitative analysis of managers, capital structures, and relevant industries, and coordination of the closing process.
What Awaits You
- Intensive Learning: Jump into an action‑packed training program. Get ready to be trained by the best in the business.
- Personalized Mentorship: Each associate is paired with top‑notch senior mentors from our Secondary Investment team, ensuring guidance, insights, and a helping hand at every step.
- Real Investment Experience: Get hands‑on with actual investment processes, understanding the nitty‑gritty of financial analysis, modeling, and spotting golden investment opportunities.
- Diverse Industry Insights: Explore a spectrum of industries from Tech to Healthcare, gaining a 360‑degree view of the private equity landscape.
- Collaborative Environment: Join forces with our team on key projects, from due diligence to investment valuation, and feel the thrill of contributing to major investment decisions.
What You Will Do
- Be at the forefront of evaluating diverse investment opportunities across different sectors.
- Engage actively in the due diligence process, including insightful interactions with advisers and private equity managers.
- Craft detailed financial models, playing a key role in investment analysis.
- Voice your opinions in investment discussions, making your mark in the decision‑making process.
- Monitor and assist in managing our investment portfolio, adding real value to the team.
- And other responsibilities as required.
What You Bring
- Go‑getter demeanor with a stellar work ethic and charismatic personality.
- Natural leadership to thrive in a fast and furious work setting.
- Strong quantitative, analytical and Excel skills with a curiosity about numbers.
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effective communication skills to articulate ideas with clarity.
- High level of maturity and ability to multitask with little direct supervision.
Education Preferred
- BS/BA, MBA, or equivalent in experience.
Experience
- 2–4 years of investment banking or private equity experience.
Associate, Secondary employer: HarbourVest Partners
HarbourVest is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, where employees are encouraged to grow through intensive training and personalized mentorship. With a focus on diversity and innovative thinking, associates in the EMEA Secondary Investment Group in London will gain hands-on experience in investment analysis while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, including 18 remote workdays per quarter. This dynamic environment not only promotes professional development but also values the unique contributions of each team member, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
