Associate, Secondaries

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.

As a recognized leader in providing Private Markets Solutions to clients across the globe, we manage approximately $140.9 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $845.3 billion in non-discretionary assets as of June 30, 2025.

The Opportunity

As an Associate, Secondaries, you will be responsible for evaluating secondary investments in private equity funds and companies. Secondary professionals develop skills relevant to both fund and direct private equity investing, while participating in one of the fastest growing segments of the private markets industry.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead modeling and analysis of private equity secondary transactions.
• Prepare investment memoranda for the firm’s Investment Committee.
• Analyze private equity companies and funds using leveraged buyout models, construct comparable company analyses, and develop multiple projection scenarios through company and industry research.
• Perform due diligence calls and participate in due diligence meetings with General Partners.
• Monitor existing investments in the firm’s secondary portfolios and assist in preparation of client marketing materials.
• Provide mentorship and assist in leading Analysts on the team.

Your background will include:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience within private equity, investment banking, capital markets, or valuation services.
• Private equity secondary investments experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience performing complex financial analysis, modeling, and company valuations, including discounted cash flow and comparable company analyses.
• Ability to conduct industry research, articulate opinions, and write clear and concise memoranda on investment opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, work ethic, and professional demeanor in a team oriented, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to private equity investing.

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 candidates that join our team. For growing families, 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: Contributes to retirement programs and offers an employee stock purchasing plan. Competitive compensation package with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Hamilton Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.