HarbourVest Partners
Vice President, Evergreen Product Operations
HarbourVest Partners, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Vice President, Evergreen Product Operations
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Vice President, Evergreen Product Operations
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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 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.
Ideal Candidate
A strong understanding of the mechanics and inter‑dependencies of SEC‑registered Funds, outsourcing of service providers, and distributors within the US private wealth channel
Experience working with Funds subject to the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, Securities Act, and Securities Exchange Act and with corresponding compliance requirements
Experience with separately managed accounts
Experience with Collective Investment Trusts
Proactive self‑starter
Analytical and organized
Meticulous while remaining focused on key goals
Good judgment around issue prevention, identification and resolution
Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional and highly matrixed environment
Relationship‑management skills for internal and external partners
Possess a change‑management mentality
Comfort working in areas that may not always have established precedents
Keen continuous improvement and efficiency mindset, focused on proactively identifying operational improvements
Strong written and oral English communication skills
What you will do Product Operations Oversight: Serve as a key member of the Evergreen team reporting to the Head of U.S. Evergreen Product Operations and be accountable and responsible for driving and ensuring the operational excellence of the U.S. Evergreen product line up.
Partner with Product Manager, Portfolio Manager, Private Wealth sales team, and firm operations leaders to ensure the effective operational execution and risk management of the products and Funds
Serve as commercial business coordinator to all central operational leaders, ensuring that all operational, legal, and compliance requirements of the products and Fund(s) are met, including accounting, client administration and servicing, client reporting, compliance reporting, data management, legal and regulatory needs, tax, etc.
Coordinate with central vendor management team to oversee third‑party service providers for the products and Fund(s), including distributors, Fund administrators, transfer agents, and custodians, to ensure excellence in day‑to‑day Fund operations as well as a strong control environment
Support Private Wealth sales, Product Management, and other relationship leads in the production and creation of all marketing content, coordination of RFP responses, product development, and distributor onboarding and management
Monitor operational, legal, regulatory, and technological developments within the SEC‑registered Fund market and develop and drive continuous improvement plans internally
Assess and report internally on the overall health of the Evergreen products and SEC‑registered Fund(s)
Fund Governance
Have responsibility for processes and procedures related to the production of accurate and comprehensive Board reporting
Support the relationship with the Board and work with the Head of US Evergreen Product Operations, Evergreen Portfolio Management Team and HarbourVest's Legal and Compliance functions to seek Board approvals as needed, including with regard to regular investment approvals
Education Preferred Strong academic and professional credentials
Experience 12–15+ years of investment, structuring, product development, client service and/or experience with the operations of SEC‑registered investment companies, and separately managed accounts.
Nice to have: Experience with tender offer or interval Funds, distribution through high‑net‑worth channels within the US, and/or illiquid investments.
Salary Range $167,000.00 – $283,000.00
This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, long‑term reward programs, and a comprehensive total rewards package including retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.
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Vice President, Evergreen Product Operations
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 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.
Ideal Candidate
A strong understanding of the mechanics and inter‑dependencies of SEC‑registered Funds, outsourcing of service providers, and distributors within the US private wealth channel
Experience working with Funds subject to the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, Securities Act, and Securities Exchange Act and with corresponding compliance requirements
Experience with separately managed accounts
Experience with Collective Investment Trusts
Proactive self‑starter
Analytical and organized
Meticulous while remaining focused on key goals
Good judgment around issue prevention, identification and resolution
Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional and highly matrixed environment
Relationship‑management skills for internal and external partners
Possess a change‑management mentality
Comfort working in areas that may not always have established precedents
Keen continuous improvement and efficiency mindset, focused on proactively identifying operational improvements
Strong written and oral English communication skills
What you will do Product Operations Oversight: Serve as a key member of the Evergreen team reporting to the Head of U.S. Evergreen Product Operations and be accountable and responsible for driving and ensuring the operational excellence of the U.S. Evergreen product line up.
Partner with Product Manager, Portfolio Manager, Private Wealth sales team, and firm operations leaders to ensure the effective operational execution and risk management of the products and Funds
Serve as commercial business coordinator to all central operational leaders, ensuring that all operational, legal, and compliance requirements of the products and Fund(s) are met, including accounting, client administration and servicing, client reporting, compliance reporting, data management, legal and regulatory needs, tax, etc.
Coordinate with central vendor management team to oversee third‑party service providers for the products and Fund(s), including distributors, Fund administrators, transfer agents, and custodians, to ensure excellence in day‑to‑day Fund operations as well as a strong control environment
Support Private Wealth sales, Product Management, and other relationship leads in the production and creation of all marketing content, coordination of RFP responses, product development, and distributor onboarding and management
Monitor operational, legal, regulatory, and technological developments within the SEC‑registered Fund market and develop and drive continuous improvement plans internally
Assess and report internally on the overall health of the Evergreen products and SEC‑registered Fund(s)
Fund Governance
Have responsibility for processes and procedures related to the production of accurate and comprehensive Board reporting
Support the relationship with the Board and work with the Head of US Evergreen Product Operations, Evergreen Portfolio Management Team and HarbourVest's Legal and Compliance functions to seek Board approvals as needed, including with regard to regular investment approvals
Education Preferred Strong academic and professional credentials
Experience 12–15+ years of investment, structuring, product development, client service and/or experience with the operations of SEC‑registered investment companies, and separately managed accounts.
Nice to have: Experience with tender offer or interval Funds, distribution through high‑net‑worth channels within the US, and/or illiquid investments.
Salary Range $167,000.00 – $283,000.00
This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, long‑term reward programs, and a comprehensive total rewards package including retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.
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