Vice President, Client Ops New Business Implementation

Vice President, Client Ops New Business Implementation

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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 marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes mutual respect among all employees.

Harbour Vest is an equal opportunity employer.

Hybrid work arrangement:
You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval.

• Brings Harbour Vest legacy background around systems and processes
• Ability to provide commercially driven insights that inform strategic decision making
• Established network of industry relationships and contacts to support business research and best practices
• Brings cross‑functional expertise with experience in one or more of the following operational functions:
• Accounting
• Client Experience
• Performance/Analytics
• Transfer Agent
• Treasury
• Corporate Finance
• Compliance – Regulatory and tax
• Strong attention to detail and ability to push for client operational decisions on a project while seeking input from different perspectives, without existing precedents
• 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 clearly communicate complex technical concepts in simple terms by building a template/model, summarizing in writing and in person
• Experience working in team environments, with the ability to lead or facilitate group efforts

• Strong partnership and collaboration with senior professionals to assess operational build capacity and needs across accounting, treasury, 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
• Initial assessment of key new operational processes and technology requirements for new product implementation, leveraging efficiencies and opportunities from past launches
• Establish key dependencies and goals to meet client operational readiness launch targets
• Carefully review legal and other product documentation from an operational commercial perspective
• Solicit feedback and input from a broad cross‑section of the organization and evaluate inputs to inform decisions around product terms and related sales and operating models
• Coordinate with operational leads to ensure the firm is prepared to support 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, with an understanding of fund structuring and involvement in product launch
• Demonstrated excellence in implementing multi‑dimensional projects
• Strong familiarity with SEC regulatory reporting, US GAAP, LUX GAAP, and other accounting frameworks
• 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
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple terms

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of experience in private equity or alternative asset classes

• Executive

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals