Intern

HarbourVest Partners is seeking a full-time, onsite Portfolio Analytics Intern in Boston, MA. The role involves providing analytical support to the Portfolio Analytics Group, managing communication with General Partners, and participating in a curriculum on private markets. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. This is a year-long, part-time internship designed to accommodate students' class schedules.
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 full time, onsite.

The Portfolio Analytics Group serves as the primary operational contact for the General Partners with whom HarbourVest invests. This team tracks underlying company performance, portfolio performance, and benchmarking, and provides custom reporting as needed. The Portfolio Analytics Intern will provide broad-based analytical and project support to this team.

All interns will participate in a curriculum designed to provide broader insights on private markets and the industry as a whole (e.g., the economics of the private equity business, trends in Environmental Social Governance (ESG) investing, understanding different client segments).

This is a year-long, part-time internship. Our team aims to be flexible with each student’s class schedule to ensure they get the most out of this opportunity!

The ideal candidate is someone who is:Excellent problem-solving capabilities and driveFamiliar with financial/investment terms and conceptsExcellent communication, organization and writing skillsStrong organizational, project management and problem-solving skillsWhat you will do:Manage daily communication across all investment strategiesAcquire documents from General Partners and enter information into our proprietary databaseFollow up with General Partners regarding any missing/clarification of informationSupporting new and ongoing project workOther responsibilities as requiredWhat you bring:

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a teamAbility to quickly troubleshoot problems that may arise in work productsAble to efficiently and accurately handle and process tasks while meeting specific deadlinesEducation PreferredCurrent student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business/Finance or equivalent experienceExperienceNo prior Finance experience required