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.

What we do:

As a recognized leader in providing Private Markets Solutions to clients across the globe we manage approximately $129.9 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $810.4B in non-discretionary assets as of June 30, 2024.

The Opportunity:

As an Associate on our Secondaries team, you will be responsible for evaluating secondary investments in private equity funds and companies on a global basis. You will 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 be to:

• Assume a lead role in the 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
• Keep oversight of secondary Analysts in conjunction with the responsibilities listed above

Your background will include:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within the following segments of the financial industry: private equity, investment banking, corporate M&A, capital markets or valuation services
• Prior private equity secondary related investment experience is a positive, but not required
• Outstanding academic record
• Experience performing complex financial analysis, modeling, and company valuations
• Ability to conduct industry research, articulate opinions and write clear and concise memoranda on investment opportunities
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong interest and commitment to private equity investing
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Willingness to work 50+ hours / week, occasionally on weekends, and travel up to 10% of time
• A team-oriented approach and an ability to interact productively within a diverse company environment

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 compensation for referring qualified candidates 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 differences. Recognizing the industry's need for change, we address the hesitancy of underrepresented groups, particularly women and people of color, to apply unless meeting every criterion. We welcome applications from women, men, people of color, veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and those returning to the workforce, even if not meeting every job description requirement, including education level. Your unique contribution is not just welcomed but essential to our success.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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. 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. Please, 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.