Analyst, Product Marketing

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 3 days minimum per week in the office.

The daily tasks of the Product Marketing Analyst role is to promote HarbourVest through presentations to existing and potential clients, help handle HarbourVest’s library of presentation content and ensure that presentations are prepared on time, communicating key messages, and supporting/improving HarbourVest’s image. This individual will also be responsible for assisting with customized presentations for client updates, and HarbourVest-sponsored events (such as on-site due diligence meetings).
- Outstanding project management experience, including ability to handle contending priorities and adhere to deadlines
- Confidence in handling and using cloud-based content management systems; experienced in use of Seismic presentation tool a plus
- Familiar with investment concepts and financial terms, and high level of comfort and affinity for data, numbers and analysis
- Strong attention to detail, specifically with regards to design layouts and adherence to brand standards
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills with individuals at all levels of an organization, especially senior management
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team

What you will do:
Sales and Client Service Presentations - 80%
- Build presentations in PowerPoint that promote HarbourVest and communicate our key messages to existing and potential clients, using HarbourVest's in-house content management system (Seismic)
- Employ strong project management skills including the ability to independently run multiple projects, meet deliverable dates, prioritize and coordinate effectively, and pay close attention to detail
- Run the workflow to ensure presentations are up to date, built, approved, and delivered to deadline. Use Salesforce to view and work on assignments
- Work closely with marketing and investor relations teams to translate concepts into compelling presentations
- Specific tasks may include:

- Discuss upcoming meetings with client relations/senior management and run delivery timetable accordingly. Seek agenda information for topics to be covered in meetings
- Develop draft presentations pitching relevant products, using approved standard content in the first instance
- Share presentation with presenter for approval
- Partner with Compliance when needed for approval
- Understand regulatory rules in order to develop materials in compliance with requirements
- Support compliance process and guidelines for presentations, maintaining appropriate documentation and back up, and obtaining approval as required

Administrative Support - 20%
- Support the Singapore team updating and maintaining our content management system (Seismic) and support this effort globally as necessary
- Support the global team with internal reporting from Seismic & Sales Force- Presentations for HarbourVest Events / Onsite Meetings - work closely with investor relations team and marketing team to identify key messages, settle overall theme, and develop compelling presentations- Determine and communicate schedule for presentation creation - coordinate versions, internal reviews, and compliance approval
- General Marketing Communications - assist marketing and client communications team in the planning and execution of overall communications strategy; partner with global team members to better understand local marketing needs and enhance marketing communications efforts globally; stay current with industry practice on marketing communications using knowledge to enhance communication tactics; and help ensure a consistent message and tone with all marketing materials
- And other responsibilities as required

What you bring:

- This role will work closely with various functional teams including marketing, investor relations, investments, operations, performance, and compliance
- Knowledge of financial markets, private equity and debt a plus

Education Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong academic credentials

Experience
- 0-2 Years experience in marketing wit