About HarbourVest
HarbourVest is an independent, general private markets firm with 44 years of experience operating as a leading alternative investment platform.
As of March 31, ****, the firm manages more than $160 billion in assets under management, serving institutional clients worldwide.
The company operates an interwoven platform that provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit strategies.
The firm employs more than 1,200 team members across multiple continents, with operations spanning the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
HarbourVest's client base comprises primarily institutions including public and private pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices.
The company has established itself as a significant player in the alternative investments industry through its diversified service offerings and global reach.
HarbourVest is committed to fostering a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
The organization is characterized by low employee turnover and high energy, with a collegial environment designed to inspire professional growth and development.
The firm maintains a strong commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity employment, promoting mutual respect among all employees and understanding that valuing differences optimizes the potential of both individuals and the organization.
About this Role
HarbourVest seeks an Associate for Investor Relations to support the Investor Relations team in the management, support, and enhancement of institutional investor relationships.
This position is based in the Bogotá office and represents an opportunity to become part of the Latin American IR team within a growing global organization.
The role will work closely with key internal teams including product specialists, consultant relations, commercial operations, client service, client onboarding, marketing, and compliance to deliver the HarbourVest platform to institutional investors.
The principal function of this role is to coordinate client efforts, manage investor relations activities, and support the overall investor engagement strategy for the Latin American region.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, with a strong interest in private markets strategies and broad capital markets knowledge.
This position requires a self-starter who can work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while demonstrating strong project and time management skills.
A foundation in private markets is preferred but not required.




This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
Employees will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at their discretion, subject to manager approval.
For example, an employee 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.
Responsibilities
Assist IR team in developing account plans for existing clients and prospective investors to deliver HarbourVest investment capabilities to institutional investors
Leverage internal and external data to analyze target institutions and investor trends, conducting market research to identify and prioritize prospective clients for engagement
Research and identify high-value client opportunities in target jurisdictions to build focused travel agendas for account managers
Produce and develop periodic strategy updates for broad distribution
Build briefing materials to support Investor Relations and Investment Professionals ahead of meetings with prospective clients and current clients
Coordinate and create presentation materials for investor engagements
Develop meeting agendas and coordinate team participation in on-site due diligence sessions
Track results and capture feedback on sales opportunities
Lead coordination with Sales Enablement colleagues in the review and delivery of RFPs to prospective and current clients
Lead pension funds benchmark accuracy and produce periodic presentations for IR Team to use information for offering products to current clients or prospective clients
Partner with Asset Management to prepare materials for weekly IR Huddles, reviewing and analyzing new regulations that might impact fundraising ability, and managing Distributor relationships
Coordinate investor information requests related to fundraising and relationship management, working with relevant internal teams to deliver accurate, high-quality responses and maintain appropriate IR records
Act as the point of contact for clients throughout the onboarding and transfers, while providing proactive communication to the client and oversight of internal teams execution
Shape IR content, investor prioritization, and senior-stakeholder preparation for investor events and AGM-related activity




Provide direction to the Analyst on event execution and handle exceptions or issues requiring IR judgment
Identify and prioritize high-value client opportunities in target jurisdictions and develop focused travel agendas with the Account Manager
Provide direction on meeting priorities and commercial objectives, with the Analyst supporting research, logistics, trackers, and follow-up
Maintain and update data in Salesforce to ensure accurate pipeline, institution, and contact information, and link investors to consultants as appropriate
Update HarbourVest records on key contacts (departures, additions, transitions) and captured from industry trades
Collaborate with Commercial Operations to develop user-friendly Salesforce reports that support the IR team's day-to-day activities
Perform other responsibilities as required
Requirements
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Dedication to quality work product and prompt attention to detail
Experience with RFPs and communications to institutional investors (ideal)
Comfortable in a financial environment, working with and talking about fund performance
Proactive approach with ability to anticipate the needs of clients and Account Managers
Ability to work independently while effectively taking direction and collaborating with colleagues
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field (preferred)
Postgraduate studies or professional certifications in finance (a plus)
Equivalent relevant experience will be considered
3-5 years of experience in finance
Investor Relations, investment management, financial services, private equity, banking, or other relevant finance experience (preferred)
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work remotely
18 remote workdays per quarter available at employee discretion (subject to manager approval)
Opportunity to work in a collegial environment marked by low turnover and high energy
Professional growth and development opportunities to build on strengths and acquire new skills and experiences
Collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking
Work with an established global firm with over 40 years of experience and more than $160 billion in assets under management
Exposure to private markets strategies and institutional investment opportunities
Access to a supportive workplace committed to fostering inclusion and mutual respect
Potential to advance within a growing global organization with operations across multiple continents
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