Distribution Operations, Senior Associate

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom HarbourVest Partners Full time

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. Role is based in London, however Dublin can be considered.

The Role:
HarbourVest is seeking to hire a Senior Associate to lead onboarding of private banks and intermediaries for distribution of alternative products in the Private Wealth channel. They will be responsible for end-to-end project management and liaising with private banks under direction of the Vice President Product Operations to onboard new products.- Highly passionate, motivated and able to work independently under mínimal supervision- Excited by the opportunity to liaise directly with clients and also work internally across multiple teams and with different levels of seniority- Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently in an area that may not always have established precedents- Detail-oriented while remaining focused on key goals

What you will do:
- Lead liaison with clients during the onboarding process, including development and ownership of project plans- Facilitate and support distributor marketing campaigns- Support the Investor Relations team in client education on operational aspects of fund distribution- Analyze proposed commercial and operational arrangements with potential distribution partners- Lead distributor fee-handling coordination, commercial agreement data management and oversight of third-party data capture, calculation, and notice accuracy- Maintain oversight and quality control of outgoing distribution regulatory reporting and data dissemination, including leading liaison with data vendors and hubs.- Liaise with the AIFM Distribution Oversight function.- And other responsibilities as required.

What you bring:
- Experience in distribution through high net worth channels outside of the US and particularly experience with private equity funds- Well versed in the mechanics and inter-dependencies of open-ended funds and outsourcing of service providers- Experience in structuring, intermediary operational models, client service and/or operational experience with private market funds- Good understanding of AIFMD, Luxembourg fund regulation and AML/KYC- Very strong project management skills- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal- Strong work ethic; genuine passion for excellence and constant improvement- Personal and professional integrity of the highest order- Strong client service orientation-
- European Languages - English (must)

Education Preferred:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience- Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience

**Experience**:
- 5-8 Years experience in alternative investment, institutional or private wealth, financial sales and service, or product specialist types of roles (Senior Associate level)



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