Associate, Product Marketing | HarbourVest
Location: Boston
For over forty years, HarbourVest 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 their global firm grows, they continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
In their collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. You will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.
They are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, which translates to 2-3 days minimum per week in the office.
The ideal candidate is someone who is:
Ability to independently manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines
Outstanding collaboration skills and the ability to work across functional teams and all levels of the organization
High level of initiative and comfortable in a fast past environment
Very detail oriented
Sense of humor, standout colleague, upbeat
What you will do:
Support the development of marketing materials for new product launches. Includes participation in weekly product launch meetings and development and production of materials.
Materials developed for new product launches typically include: offering memorandum (also known as a private placement memorandum), presentation, fact sheet, launch email, due diligence materials, due diligence web site (also known as a data room), data room spreadsheets, and internal training materials.
Partner with investment, operations, IR, compliance, data, and legal teams as well as product specialists to complete product launch content.
Work with external legal counsel on materials supporting launches and fund closes including PPM supplements.
Support fundraising by assisting with content updates, webcasts, product insights and update emails.
Help ensure a consistent message, tone, and brand across all marketing materials
And other responsibilities as required
What you bring:
Support the content creation of complex concepts in a clear and compelling style, as well as a demonstrated ability to vary tone and language based on project / audience
Ability to independently analyze information and solve problems
Ability to “connect the dots” between client needs, market trends, and business goals to generate ideas and, ultimately, compelling marketing collateral
Proven business writing ability with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
Experience working on marketing materials and content with an institutional asset management focus is preferred
Strong working knowledge of marketing communication practices and relationship management process
Familiarity with investment concepts and high level of comfort with numbers and analysis
Knowledge of financial markets, specifically private equity and private markets is preferred
Education Preferred
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience
Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience
Experience
3-5 Years