Associate, Direct Equity

Join Hamilton Lane, a global leader in private markets, as we scale to meet the demands of our growing client base. We invest heavily in our people and our partners, giving you the platform to enrich lives, safeguard futures and grow your career.

As one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, we provide innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world, specializing in flexibility and full-spectrum access. We currently employ approximately 800 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and have $1.0 trillion in assets under management and supervision.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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, initiative, willingness to learn, and ability to ramp up quickly.
• Exceptional work ethic – driven, self-motivated, and able to motivate others.
• Fosters mutual trust and respect; demonstrates solid values and ethics.

Benefits

• Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health: healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement, and Wellness Rewards Program.
• Developing Your Career: tuition and certification reimbursement, continual education and development trainings.
• Supporting Your Family & Community: paid time off to volunteer, adoption reimbursement, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and travel support for nursing parents.
• Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing: retirement programs and employee stock purchase plan.

Hamilton Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.