Manager, Digital Client Experience
About the position 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 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 that's marked by low turnover and high energy, you'll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences. We 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. Responsibilities • Own day-to-day management of the investor portal (e.g. ensuring data accuracy, security, and accessibility). • Handle investor onboarding and offboarding within the portal, handle user access requests, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely response to investor inquiries. • Collaborate with internal partners (IR, IT, Compliance, Fund Admin) to enhance portal functionality and UX; recommend tools and improvements as needed. • Liaise with portal providers and third-party administrators to ensure service levels are maintained and system updates are implemented smoothly. • Uphold data privacy protocols and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, legal requirements, and investor confidentiality agreements. • Generate and distribute portal usage reports, track engagement metrics, and provide insights to help inform investor communication strategies. Requirements • Proven ability to work well with product, design, and engineering teams, while also interacting with customers, partners, and collaborators such as legal, marketing, etc. • 8-10 years of experience in investor relations, financial technology, fund administration, or IT operations within financial services or private equity. • Strong understanding of private equity structures, fund documents, and investor reporting. • Strong project management skills. Outstanding focus on detail, strong ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. • Excellent communication abilities with an emphasis on delivering high-quality service. • Awareness of industry standards for accessibility and data privacy. • Proactive approach, forward thinker who can set and own a vision for how the experience should continue to evolve and enhance over time. • Bachelor's degree: Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Nice-to-haves • Managerial experience preferred. • Experience running SaaS tools or digital platforms (ideally client websites/portals) with strong grasp of user flows, feature roadmaps, and prioritization. • Comfort and a level of understanding around data feeds and APIs, and how data is sourced and displayed. • Experience and understanding of UI/UX concepts; with Figma or wireframing experience and ability to assess and evaluate things like interface, navigation, mobile responsiveness of the client website. Apply tot his job