Associate, Direct Equity

Hamilton Lane is looking to expand our team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. Hamilton Lane is built on collaboration, teamwork and integrity. Our employees pursue excellence and always strive to do the right thing. We invest in our employees, clients and partner relationships, as well as, in the technology and resources necessary to remain competitive, working in a competitive environment that inspires innovation.

What we do:

As a recognized leader in providing Private Markets Solutions to clients across the globe we manage approximately $130 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $810 in non-discretionary assets as of June 30, 2024.
 

The Opportunity:

As an Associate, you will be responsible for the full life cycle of private equity direct and co-investments – from evaluating investment opportunities through monitoring and exiting investments.  As an integral part of the Direct Equity group, the Associates will work on deal teams to drive the investment process. 

Your responsibilities will be to:

•  Support senior team members in originating new investment opportunities.
• Evaluate prospective investments by assessing key risks/merits and developing cogent investment theses.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and lead diligence calls with GP sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Perform rigorous financial analyses to support investment decisions, including valuation, structure, returns.
• Prepare Investment Committee memoranda and present recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Assist deal team members with underwriting, negotiating and closing investments.
• Contribute to the ongoing management of investments to enhance value across the portfolio.
• Contribute to pursuing creative and optimal exit strategies to maximize returns.
• Keep abreast of the competitive landscape and current trends across private equity and other private markets.
• Begin networking to develop relationships internally with colleagues and externally with GPs, LPs, intermediaries, etc.
• Represent the firm in the market by networking and speaking at industry conferences and other events.
   

Your background and skills will include:

•  2+ years of experience in a relevant role on the sell-side or buy-side.
• Solid foundation of quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Team Orientation – Foster collaboration within and across teams.
• Positive attitude, takes initiative, thirst for learning, ability to ramp up quickly.
• Exceptional work ethic – drive, self-motivated as well as ability to motivate others.
• Fosters mutual trust and respect; demonstrates solid values, ethics and moral compass.

Benefits

At Hamilton Lane, our benefits philosophy is simple. To provide our employees with a competitive suite of benefits and services to help navigate through the complexities and challenges of working, living, raising a family, and eventually retiring.

To do this, Hamilton Lane offers the following benefits:

Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health 

• Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.
   

Developing Your Career

• Tuition and certification reimbursement program are available along with continual education and development trainings for you to grow with Hamilton Lane.

Supporting Your Family & Community

• For our communities, Hamilton Lane provides paid time off to volunteer and compensates for referring qualified candidate that join our team. 
• For growing family, we offer an adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and provide travel support for nursing
  parents.  

Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing

• Hamilton Lane contributes to retirement programs and offers an employee stock purchasing plan.
   

Diversity Pledge

At Hamilton Lane, we prioritize the value of diversity and intentionally cultivate an environment that embraces the strength derived from our collective di