Senior Associate, Real Assets

Overview

Senior Associate, Real Assets at Hamilton Lane. Hamilton Lane is looking to expand our team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. 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 $134.9 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $821.2 billion in non-discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

The Opportunity

You will assist the deal leaders in performing due diligence on infrastructure investment opportunities and in monitoring existing investments for consistency to stated strategy, performance, trends and other qualitative and quantitative aspects. You will also complete other special projects, as necessary, under the direction of senior investment professionals.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, due diligence, structuring, negotiations, and closing of infrastructure investments
• Lead due diligence on primary fund, co-investment and secondary transactions across infrastructure
• Direct the work of Analysts and Associates in the due diligence process, while also assisting the senior members of the Real Assets team with team resource allocation, managing day-to-day aspects of investment analysis, providing oversight of the functional team, and assisting in communication with investment sponsors and clients
• Take a lead role in General Partner meetings, asset tours and site visits with senior oversight
• Complete special projects, including client projects, industry analysis and geographical studies, as necessary
• Become involved in fundraising activities including participation in pitches and other meetings for capital raising
• Exposure to top firms in the real asset industry and interaction with senior members of the firm on a daily basis

Your Background And Skills Will Include

• 4 to 7 years’ experience within relevant experience in (1) private equity, preferably with a focus on infrastructure / real assets or infrastructure-adjacent sectors; (2) infrastructure-related investment banking, transaction services, or consulting; (3) commercial roles in a relevant industry (i.e. renewable energy, transportation, electric vehicles, datacentres, cell towers, utilities, etc.)
• Full knowledge of analytics and qualitative factors crucial to real asset investing
• Comfort with modeling complex transactions, distribution waterfalls and negotiations of partnership documents
• Strong modeling and quantitative analytical skills
• Strong communication and poised presentation skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and measurable success as a strategic thinker
• Strong initiative and independent performance
• Ability to present and defend opinions and investment theses
• Ability to be self-directed and actively seek out information and resources to complete assignments effectively and efficiently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• University degree (B.A., B.S. or B.B.A.)
• Professional designation such as CFA or IMC desirable

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.

Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health

• Healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program

Developing Your Career

• Tuition and certification reimbursement program with continual education and development trainings

Supporting Your Family & Community

• Paid time off to volunteer, matching donations to charitable organizations, and referral bonuses for qualified hires
• Adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and travel support for nursing parents

Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing

• Contributions to retirement programs and an employee stock purchasing plan

Hamilton Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition. As a registered investment adviser, employees of Hamilton Lane may be subject to certain limitations on political contribution and personal investment activities.

Hamilton Lane is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. No phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Hamilton Lane via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Hamilton Lane. No fee shall be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Hamilton Lane as a result of the referral or through other means.