Senior Performance Analyst

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.

We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Performance Analyst to join the Performance Measurement Group. The Senior Performance Analyst will provide portfolio analytics, performance and reporting services for the firm’s private markets investments. This individual will work closely with the department’s internal performance measurement team as well as other departments (Investments, Investor Relations, Accounting, Marketing, Client Reporting, etc.) where necessary to provide support to the Firm’s global investment activities.
- Is passionate about data/reporting and investment performance
- Is highly motivated with a self-starter attitude
- Is customer service oriented
- Is able to thrive in a fast paced, high volume environment
- Has strong work ethic

What you will do:

- Timely review of fund performance including review and reconciliation of reports to quarterly automation reporting files
- Preparation and/or review of quarterly track records & composites
- Assist and support the Sales Enablement, Product Marketing, and Client Service team with compiling and completing data requests as needed
- Assist with compiling analysis for performance benchmarked against industry benchmark providers and public indices (PMEs)
- Assist internal teams with ad-hoc data requests as needed
- Identify and implement process changes to increase timely and accurate delivery of performance data
- Work with technology teams to develop and improve system functionality and validate enhancements
- Develop proper controls to identify, research and resolve any performance data issues
- Assist with creating documentation for uninterrupted performance reporting (documentation of unique processes/procedures, etc.)

What you bring:

- Experience in investment operations and/or investment performance, ideally in private markets
- Ability and desire to work independently as well as part of a team
- Problem solving skills and ability to oversee execution of accurate and high-quality finished products
- Proven ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and experience in reconciling data
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across different time zones
- Ability to share knowledge and expertise with junior (or newer) members of the team

Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required
- Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and/or Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) a plus

Experience
- 3+ years in investment operations or finance experience in private equity capacity preferred

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