2027 Investment Analyst, Secondary

About the Role

HarbourVest Partners is seeking candidates for a 2-year analyst program in its Secondary Investment Group in Boston, MA, beginning in Summer 2027. This program offers a broad range of investment experience to start your career, with extensive training, mentorship, and coaching from senior team members. The program provides training comparable to investment banking, allowing analysts to impact long-term investment decisions directly after undergraduate studies. Strong performers may have the opportunity to be promoted to HarbourVest's Secondary Associate program. This position will have a hybrid work arrangement, offering 18 remote workdays per quarter, subject to manager approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to all types of secondary transactions, including the purchase of limited partnership interests in private equity funds and GP-led Continuation Fund transactions.
• Evaluate companies across various industries, such as Technology, Healthcare, Financial Institutions, and Industrials.
• Conduct detailed due diligence on companies, research industries and competitors, and interview general partners and company management for new private equity secondary investment opportunities.
• Prepare financial models on companies, funds, and transactions.
• Author investment committee materials as a member of deal teams.
• Monitor existing transactions by attending general partner update calls, reviewing quarterly reporting, and staying informed of industry news.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Hardworking and ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities and target dates simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) / Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience.
• Candidates graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Finance coursework or related experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity is preferred, but not required.
• Internship / work experience in Investments, Finance or related fields is preferred.