Senior Associate
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.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval.
The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who Is :
- Pro-active, upbeat, self-assured professional with high personal integrity and ability to develop good interpersonal relationships with others
- Familiar with the business and administrative services provided by investment advisers and compliance support for such services
- Collaborative and supportive team member
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with a focus on execution
- Passion for the mission of the company and for its diverse and inclusive culture
What You Will Do :
Support Compliance testing program by identifying risk-based review objectives, scope and testing strategies to assess adequacy and effectiveness of compliance program policies and controlsAssist in drafting and reviewing Compliance responses to due diligence, RFP, and client service requestsProactively document and evaluate controls maintained by the Firm and identify enhancement opportunitiesConduct surveillance activities, including coordination with external service providersCoordinate the compilation of Compliance quarterly and annual metricsAssist in drafting the annual Compliance 206(4)-7 and 38a-1 reportsAssist in the development, deployment and updating of Compliance policies and proceduresOversee the global Compliance training program calendar, assist with the development of targeted training content and the delivery of training to employees, including support of automated training toolsAnd other responsibilities as requiredWhat You Bring :
General understanding of securities laws, rules and regulations applicable to registered investment advisers, private fund offerings and registered investment companiesCan comprehend and effectively communicate technical regulatory requirements to othersSelf-motivated, with strong organizational and time management skillsProven ability to manage multiple and often competing priorities, adept at problem solving, identifying creative solutions, driving to decisions, and deliver results consistentlyConsiderable personal experience communicating, interacting, and establishing effective relationships with professionals, including executive management, sometimes in difficult situationsUnderstands the necessity to adequately document all work and is diligentEducation Preferred
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience, preferably with a concentration in law, business, or finance5+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or audit roles within financial services, preferably in an investment adviser organization
