HarbourVest Partners
Vice President, Client Ops New Business Implementation
HarbourVest Partners, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Vice President, Client Ops New Business Implementation
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Vice President, Client Ops New Business Implementation
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HarbourVest Partners .
Job Description Summary 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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes mutual respect among all employees.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
Hybrid work arrangement: You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Brings HarbourVest legacy background around systems and processes
Ability to provide commercially driven insights that inform strategic decision making
Established network of industry relationships and contacts to support business research and best practices
Brings cross‑functional expertise with experience in one or more of the following operational functions:
Accounting
Client Experience
Performance/Analytics
Transfer Agent
Treasury
Corporate Finance
Compliance – Regulatory and tax
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 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 clearly communicate complex technical concepts in simple terms by building a template/model, summarizing in writing and in person
Experience working in team environments, with the ability to lead or facilitate group efforts
What you will do
Strong partnership and collaboration with senior professionals to assess operational build capacity and needs across accounting, treasury, 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
Initial assessment of key new operational processes and technology requirements for new product implementation, leveraging efficiencies and opportunities from past launches
Establish key dependencies and goals to meet client operational readiness launch targets
Carefully review legal and other product documentation from an operational commercial perspective
Solicit feedback and input from a broad cross‑section of the organization and evaluate inputs to inform decisions around product terms and related sales and operating models
Coordinate with operational leads to ensure the firm is prepared to support operational needs
Share experience and insights to influence product strategy and planning to build efficiencies across product strategies
Other responsibilities as required
What you bring
10+ years of professional experience in the private markets or asset management space focused on client operations, with an understanding of fund structuring and involvement in product launch
Demonstrated excellence in implementing multi‑dimensional projects
Strong familiarity with SEC regulatory reporting, US GAAP, LUX GAAP, and other accounting frameworks
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
Excellent communication skills, with ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple terms
Education Preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience
10+ years of experience in private equity or alternative asset classes
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Vice President, Client Ops New Business Implementation
role at
HarbourVest Partners .
Job Description Summary 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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes mutual respect among all employees.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
Hybrid work arrangement: You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Brings HarbourVest legacy background around systems and processes
Ability to provide commercially driven insights that inform strategic decision making
Established network of industry relationships and contacts to support business research and best practices
Brings cross‑functional expertise with experience in one or more of the following operational functions:
Accounting
Client Experience
Performance/Analytics
Transfer Agent
Treasury
Corporate Finance
Compliance – Regulatory and tax
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 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 clearly communicate complex technical concepts in simple terms by building a template/model, summarizing in writing and in person
Experience working in team environments, with the ability to lead or facilitate group efforts
What you will do
Strong partnership and collaboration with senior professionals to assess operational build capacity and needs across accounting, treasury, 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
Initial assessment of key new operational processes and technology requirements for new product implementation, leveraging efficiencies and opportunities from past launches
Establish key dependencies and goals to meet client operational readiness launch targets
Carefully review legal and other product documentation from an operational commercial perspective
Solicit feedback and input from a broad cross‑section of the organization and evaluate inputs to inform decisions around product terms and related sales and operating models
Coordinate with operational leads to ensure the firm is prepared to support operational needs
Share experience and insights to influence product strategy and planning to build efficiencies across product strategies
Other responsibilities as required
What you bring
10+ years of professional experience in the private markets or asset management space focused on client operations, with an understanding of fund structuring and involvement in product launch
Demonstrated excellence in implementing multi‑dimensional projects
Strong familiarity with SEC regulatory reporting, US GAAP, LUX GAAP, and other accounting frameworks
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
Excellent communication skills, with ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple terms
Education Preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience
10+ years of experience in private equity or alternative asset classes
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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