Portfolio Analytics Intern

  • Intern

Company Description

HarbourVest Partners ("HarbourVest") is a privately owned, global private equity investment firm headquartered in Boston. HarbourVest serves as the investment manager for more than 50 Funds which have > $35 billion in capital commitments from limited partner, and acts as the investment manager for customized institutional separate account arrangements. HarbourVest generally invests in venture, buyout and mezzanine or credit opportunities in primary and secondary partnerships (e.g., Fund of Funds) and operating companies (Direct Funds). Affiliates of HarbourVest also serve as the Investment Manager for two publicly listed vehicles – HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited and HarbourVest Senior Loans Europe Ltd. which trade on the Specialist Fund Market and Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, respectively.

 

As one of the largest global private equity firms, HarbourVest has offices in Boston, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing and Bogotá. HarbourVest and its products are registered as applicable with the U.S. SEC, the UK FCA, the HK SFC, the Japan FSA and the other regulators.

Job Description

HarbourVest Partners, LLC has been a registered investment advisor since its formation in 1996. HarbourVest Partners, LLC was created, in connection with a management buyout, to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners, Inc. which was also an RIA since its formation in 1982.

 

Position Details:      Paid Internship

                                  15-20 hours per week, flexible scheduling and timeframe

                                   ***Internship will begin in Summer/Fall 2015
through Spring 2016***

 

Job Function

  • Test database functionality and assist in data testing effort
  • Advanced Excel skills, including working with pivot tables and v-lookups
  • Aptitude for operating web-based applications
  • Familiar with Finance and Accounting concepts and nomenclature
  • Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting demands
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Undergraduate candidate


Experience: Understanding of financial statements or related experience Accounting/Finance focus preferred.