Assistant Manager, Product Marketing

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Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.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.The ideal candidate is someone who is:Able to distill sophisticated investment concepts into engaging contentExperienced in project management, including the ability to handle multiple challenging priorities and meet deadlinesPossesses superior collaboration skills and the ability to work across functional teams and all levels of the organizationHas a high level of initiative and is comfortable in a fast-paced environmentVery detail-orientedHas a sense of humor, is a team player, and energetic!What you will do:Develop and implement marketing content for new product launches. This includes participation in product planning discussions, development and execution of communication plans, and creation of materials.Materials developed for new product launches typically include: offering memorandum (private placement memorandum), presentations, fact sheets, launch emails, due diligence materials, due diligence websites (data rooms), data room spreadsheets, and internal training materials.Work closely with investment, operations, IR, compliance, data, and legal teams as well as product specialists to shape and define product messaging.Implement external webcasts, product insights, and update emails to help guide conversations between launches and support product fundraising.Collaborate with external legal counsel on materials supporting launches and fund closes including PPM supplements.Help ensure a consistent message, tone, and brand across all marketing materials.And other responsibilities as required!What you bring:Experience developing marketing materials and content with an institutional asset management focus.Strong working knowledge of marketing communication practices and relationship management processes.Demonstrated comfort delivering feedback and direction to senior partners and investment professionals.Solid knowledge of financial markets, specifically private equity, private wealth, private debt, and real assets/infrastructure, and evergreen products.Familiarity with investment concepts and a high level of comfort with numbers and analysis.Understanding of nuances within private markets clients.Proven business writing ability with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.Ability to write about complex concepts in a clear and compelling style, with a proven ability to vary tone and language based on project/audience.Ability to independently analyze information and solve problems.Education Preferred:Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience, or Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience.Experience:8-12 years of experience.#LI-Hybrid

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