2026 Summer Analyst, Secondary

Job Description Summary

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with 42 years of experience and more than $134 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2024. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Our strengths extend across strategies, enabled by our team of more than 1,260 employees, including more than 240 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.  Across our private markets platform, our team has committed more than $59 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $58 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $41 billion in directly operating companies.

The HarbourVest Secondary Investment Team has been a pioneer and leader in the secondary market since making its first investment in 1986. There are over 60 investment professionals on the team today spread across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. HarbourVest is widely considered a leader in the complex end of the secondary market, including the rapidly expanding GP-led market where HarbourVest is actively leading and structuring some of the largest transactions in the market today. The team is investing out of our 11th dedicated secondary fund and invests approximately $8-9 billion globally into secondary opportunities each year.

Secondary Investment Team Summer Analysts will be actively involved in all phases of the investment process and gain exposure to a variety of transaction types including the purchase of limited partnership interests in private equity funds and GP-led Continuation Fund transactions involving the purchase of one or more direct company interests. As an industry generalist, Summer Analysts will gain exposure to companies across industries, including but not limited to, Consumer and Retail, Healthcare, Financial Institutions, Industrials, and Technology. 

Specific responsibilities could include:

• Evaluating new private equity secondary investment opportunities by conducting detailed due diligence on companies, researching industries and competitors, and interviewing general partners and company management
• Preparing financial models on companies, funds, and transactions and author investment committee materials as a member of deal teams
• Monitoring of existing transactions by attending general partner update calls, reviewing quarterly reporting, and staying abreast of latest industry news
• Each Summer Analyst will also have ownership over a summer long project which will be presented the team at the end of the program

Upon completion of a successful summer analyst program, there is an opportunity for Summer Analysts to secure a full time Analyst position on the Secondary Investment Team in July 2027.

The ideal candidate is someone with the following skills:

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

Candidates graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027.  Coursework and/or prior internship experience in Investments, Finance or related fields (preferred but not required).

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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