Associate, Performance Measurement

HarbourVest Partners LLC.
Boston, MA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$95,000.0 - $105,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Data Validation Data Governance Python (Programming Language) Power BI SQL Databases Snowflake Data Lineage Data Analytics Performance Monitor Data Management

Job description

  • Support the Performance Data Owner in stewarding performance data definitions, quality standards, controls, documentation, and issue resolution

  • Assist with performance calculation engine implementation and enhancement, including requirements, methodology validation, testing, and production support
  • Perform data validation and exception management to identify missing data, outliers, reconciliation breaks, and methodology inconsistencies
  • Maintain documentation for performance methodologies, calculation logic, data lineage, process flows, and controls
  • Support transformation projects involving performance data, reporting automation, data platforms, and operating model improvements
  • Design and test of existing and new technology applications impacting performance data
  • Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies to increase timely and accurate delivery of performance data
  • And other responsibilities as required

Requirements

Do you have experience in Data-driven problem-solving?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, We are seeking a self-motivated Associate to join the Performance Measurement Group. The candidate will support performance data governance, automation, operational improvement, calculation engine initiatives, and other strategic transformation projects. This individual will provide performance data, analytics, validation, and reporting support for the firm’s private markets investments. The role will work closely with Performance Measurement, Investments, Investor Relations, IT, Accounting, Marketing, Client Reporting, and other teams to support the firm’s global investment activities., * Analytical, organized, and a creative problem-solver

  • Passionate about data, technology, financial markets, and performance measurement
  • Diligent with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Able to manage several priorities and meet deadlines with limited direct supervision
  • Comfortable working in a constantly evolving, growing, and transformation-focused environment
  • Collaborative and able to build effective relationships across business and technology teams
  • Focused on process automation, improving operational efficiency, data quality, and strong controls, * Experience in performance measurement, data analytics, or financial operations, ideally in private markets
  • Experience supporting automation, system improvements, UAT, data validation, or transformation initiatives
  • Strong understanding of data quality, controls, documentation, and governance practices
  • Experience with private/public benchmarking, composite performance, and performance reporting preferred
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to identify root causes of data issues
  • Technical proficiency in Excel; exposure to SQL, Python, Power BI, and Snowflake preferred, * Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience, * 3+ years of data analytics, investment operations, or performance measurement experience preferred

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off, $95,000.00 - $105,000.00

This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance. In addition to salary and bonus, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography. Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries.

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