Vice President, Enterprise Operations & Strategy

Job Description

Summary:

For over forty years, Harbour Vest 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.

Harbour Vest 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. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.

• The Vice President, Enterprise Operations & Strategy will lead the operational build aspects for the firm’s new investment solutions.
• The role will include close collaboration with Client Operations and ongoing partnership across the firm, including Strategy, Innovation, Execution, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Investor Relations, Private Wealth, Tax, and Financial Planning & Analysis, as well as external providers and advisors.
• Lead the design and operational development of specific new products that are novel to the firm and align with the firm’s strategy.
• Assess the operational builds capacity and needs that may impact the operational model involving accounting, treasury functions, taxation, client onboarding, reporting, performance and third‑party service providers.
• Assist in all aspects of the client operational launch of a new product from concept to full transition to the run team.
• Conduct an initial assessment of key new operational processes and technology required for new product implementation.
• Leverage efficiencies and opportunities from past launches and establish key dependencies and goals to meet client operational readiness launch targets.
• Review legal and other product documentation from an operational commercial perspective.
• Solicit feedback and input from a large cross‑section of the organization, evaluate different inputs, and 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.
• Share experience and insights to influence product strategy and planning to build efficiencies across product strategies.
• Other responsibilities as required.

• 10+ years of professional experience in the private markets or asset management space, focused on client operations, understanding of fund structuring, involvement in product launch and related topics.
• Brings Harbour Vest legacy background around systems and processes.
• Brings cross functional expertise with experience in one or more of the five operational functions:
  Accounting, Client Experience, Performance/Analytics, Transfer Agent, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Compliance (Regulatory and Tax).
• Existing network of industry relationships and contacts to leverage to support business research and best practices.
• Demonstrated excellence in implementing multi‑dimensional projects.
• Strong familiarity with SEC regulatory reporting, US GAAP, LUX GAAP and other basis of accounting.
• Strong understanding of the mechanics and inter‑dependencies of alternative investment funds.
• Familiarity with different legal structures used for investors to access private market strategies.
• Experience with separately managed mandates, complex open and closed‑end fund structures, alternatives, private equity, credit investments, real assets and various performance fee structures.
• Ability to provide commercially driven insights that inform strategic decision making.
• Strong…