Product Strategy Associate - London, United Kingdom - HarbourVest Partners

HarbourVest Partners

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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 3 days minimum per week in the office.

The Product Strategy Associate will play a central role in helping chart the growth and development of the products and services we offer to our clients and partners.

This is an exciting new role directly involved in the firm's expansion.

The Product Strategy Associate will be part of the Strategy, Innovation, and Execution function, which is collectively responsible for building the firm into new areas.

- Restlessly curious, including about the fast-changing evolution of the private equity and broader private markets space- Entrepreneurial, strategic, creative, and flexible, with experience developing and launching new initiatives, products, or solutions- Analytically rigorous, with strong attention to detail and ability to formulate recommendations based on analysis- Excellent at communicating complex ideas in simple terms, in writing and in person- Experienced in working in team environments and cross-functional groups- Organized and effective in independently driving initiatives, with the willingness and capability to assume responsibility and ownership of outcomes- Focused on having significant impact over both short and long time horizons

What you will do:
The Product Strategy Associate will help drive research, analysis, innovation, and planning to define and refine HarbourVest's overall product strategy and to develop specific new products

The role will include:

Identifying and integrating internal and external sources of insight as inputs into the product planning process
Assessing current and potential attractiveness of potential new products
Mapping the competitive landscape for such products
Managing the central repository of product ideas
Advancing the process of prioritizing which products to consider in more detail
Helping assess the positioning of existing products and proposing modifications as appropriate
And other responsibilities as required

What you bring:

25 years of professional experience in private equity or asset management, product management, research, or management consulting Demonstrated excellence in analytical reasoning, creativity, and written communications in teambased settings Familiarity with and interest in the private equity or broader private markets landscape

Education Preferred: