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.

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 be to:  

• 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.

We offer a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k plan, Life and Disability Insurances, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Health Club Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Hamilton Lane is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law.

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

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.