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External Relations Specialist

Harvard Management Company

External Relations Specialist

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Formed in 1974, Harvard Management Company (“HMC”) manages Harvard University's endowment and related financial assets. Our singular mission is to help ensure Harvard University has the financial resources to maintain and expand its leadership in teaching, learning, and research for future generations. The endowment is managed by a highly experienced generalist investment team whose members each take ownership of the entire portfolio, regardless of asset class. HMC's operational structure brings a wide range of expertise to our portfolio management. These functions include legal, compliance, finance and accounting, human resources and administrative services as well as information technology to develop and implement the systems necessary to support our investment activities.

     

    SUMMARY:

    HMC’s Finance team works closely with the firm’s investment professionals and external fund managers, as well as HMC’s legal and operations teams to execute all the investment activities for the portfolio. As a finance function, the team ensures the portfolio is properly controlled, which includes accounting and reporting on all portfolio activity. In addition, the team performs financial analysis and research into various elements of the investment portfolio, including performing diligence on new investment themes and opportunities, or broader analysis on market trends and events.

     

    The incumbent’s primary role will be assisting with operational oversight of the hedge and public equity fund investments, which comprise the largest allocation of assets within the portfolio.  The individual may also assist with the real estate and other real asset portfolios, and other project related work as time permits.  The broader finance team also supports private equity, venture capital, credit, and other investment strategies.  Given the size and diversity of the investment portfolio, this individual will gain a broad perspective of investment related themes and concepts and will collaborate on portfolio-wide initiatives. This is an exceptional growth opportunity for a talented individual seeking to take their career to the next level.

    Required Skills

    • Assist with valuation, accounting, and reporting of the portfolio’s investments in hedge funds, credit, real estate funds, and other equity focused strategies
    • Provide direction and guidance to HMC’s fund administrator on their execution of transactions and valuations to ensure accounting and performance records are maintained accurately and timely
    • Collaborate with team members and other functions across HMC to execute the monthly accounting period closes, develop liquidity projections, and analyze investment valuations and portfolio performance
    • Work closely with the investment team during deal closes, with a keen focus on liquidity terms and other structural analysis, and to support portfolio investments across the entire trade lifecycle
    • Perform technical analysis and research on portfolio matters, and actively engage across support functions at HMC, as well as with external fund managers and service providers
    • Contribute towards a strong internal control environment that seeks to protect and safeguard Harvard’s financial assets and intellectual property
    • Be progressive about the use of technology, and embrace the potential it affords us in executing our roles

    Required Experience

    • BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA (or in progress) a plus
    • 1-3 years of relevant experience; a foundation in a Big 4 public accounting firm auditing private funds (with emphasis on hedge funds), or other relevant industry experience
    • Understanding of the hedge fund industry; experience with “unregistered” fund financial reporting matters preferred
    • Ability to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines while maintaining focus on quality and accuracy of work
    • Strong communication skills
    • Ability to develop strong relationships throughout the organization, founded in a mindset of value added service and thoughtful analysis
    • Demonstrated self-awareness, and ability to approach problems creatively, and with intellectual curiosity and the rigor to achieve superior outcomes to advance our mission
    • Highest level of integrity and character, and a commitment to excellence

    OTHER DETAILS

    • The FLSA classification for this position is non-exempt
    • HMC is operating on a hybrid work model where employees are in the office from Tuesday to Thursday and remote on other days
  • Qualifications
    • Assist with valuation, accounting, and reporting of the portfolio’s investments in hedge funds, credit, real estate funds, and other equity focused strategies
    • Provide direction and guidance to HMC’s fund administrator on their execution of transactions and valuations to ensure accounting and performance records are maintained accurately and timely
    • Collaborate with team members and other functions across HMC to execute the monthly accounting period closes, develop liquidity projections, and analyze investment valuations and portfolio performance
    • Work closely with the investment team during deal closes, with a keen focus on liquidity terms and other structural analysis, and to support portfolio investments across the entire trade lifecycle
    • Perform technical analysis and research on portfolio matters, and actively engage across support functions at HMC, as well as with external fund managers and service providers
    • Contribute towards a strong internal control environment that seeks to protect and safeguard Harvard’s financial assets and intellectual property
    • Be progressive about the use of technology, and embrace the potential it affords us in executing our roles
  • Industry
    Financial Services