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About the Role
Lead the launch of innovative new investment solutions, contributing to the firm's expansion within the Strategy, Innovation, and Execution function.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of specific new products that are novel to the firm and align with the firm's strategy.
- Lead all aspects of the launch of a new product from concept approval to the first subscription.
- Build a plan to launch a new product.
- Establish key dependencies and goals to meet launch targets.
- Review legal and other product documentation from a commercial perspective.
- Solicit feedback and input from a large cross-section of the organization and evaluate different inputs to inform decisions around product terms and related sales and operating models.
- Coordinate with operational leads to ensure the firm will be prepared to support the operational needs of a new product.
- Share experience and insights to influence the firm's product strategy and planning and prioritization process.
- Contribute to research and development before a product concept reaches the launch stage.
- Perform other responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional experience in the private markets or asset management space, focused on structuring / product development / product launch and related topics, from a commercial or legal perspective.
- Demonstrated excellence in implementing multi-dimensional projects.
- Strong familiarity with and interest in the private equity or broader private markets landscape.
- Strong understanding of the mechanics and inter-dependencies of alternative investment funds.
- Strong product management experience with an ability to lead and manage large cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with different legal structures used for investors to access private market strategies.
- Familiarity with business models.
Skills
- Entrepreneurial
- Creative
- Thoughtful
- Flexible
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to push for decisions
- Ability to seek input from different perspectives
- Excellent communication of complex concepts
- Experience working in team environments
- Ability to lead or facilitate group efforts
- Ability to influence colleagues and counterparties
- Organized
- Effective in independently driving initiatives
- Willingness and capability to assume responsibility and ownership of outcomes
- Focused on having a significant impact on the business
- Consideration of short- and long-term opportunities and risks
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelors degree
- JD or MBA or equivalent experience (Nice to have)
About the Company
- 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.
- HarbourVest is a growing global firm.
- The firm values a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
- The collegial environment is marked by low turnover and high energy, inspiring growth and thriving.
- Employees are encouraged to build on strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.
- The company is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees.
- Understanding and valuing differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.
Equal Opportunity
- HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.