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 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 humanresourceshamiltonlane.com. 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.