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, which translates to 2-3 days minimum per week in the office.
Vice President, Capital Markets
This position will support the Capital Markets group in the Enterprise Investment Office. The Capital Markets team is charged with arranging third-party debt financing and hedging solutions across the growing platform and building relationships with debt capital providers. We oversee a $17 billion book of subscription line and NAV credit facilities across a range of investing strategies and commercial formats. This provides a unique opportunity to have impact and exposure across the entire platform. We are seeking a driven finance professional to help lead execution and strategic growth and innovation in the evolving fund finance area.
This professional will:
- Build strong cross-functional relationships and embrace the culture
- Foster relationships with external financing partners and be at the forefront of thought leadership in the space
- Provide mentorship to colleagues and contribute to the strengthening of the team’s capabilities and contributions to the platform
Qualifications:
- 6-10 years professional experience DOQ
- Experience in private markets, fund finance, consulting and/or banking preferred
- Fluency in credit fundamentals and contractual arrangements
- Leadership capabilities on transactions and projects
- Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High degree of intellectual curiosity on alternative investing strategies, particularly the private markets.
- Team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.