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 $145.6B in discretionary assets under management and $859.8B in non-discretionary assets under management, as of September 30, 2025.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated, strategic Principal External Wholesaler to join Hamilton Lane’s Private Wealth Solutions team, with a primary focus on RIA relationships across the New York City and New Jersey metro area. In this role, you will be responsible for originating and deepening advisor relationships, driving adoption of Hamilton Lane’s private markets solutions and growing assets across your territory.
You will work closely with internal wholesalers, National Accounts, Product and senior leadership to deliver differentiated market insights, portfolio construction guidance and private markets expertise tailored to the needs of RIAs and their end clients. This is a visible, production-oriented role in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Your responsibilities will be to:
- Own and grow a defined territory of RIA firms and advisors across the NYC and NJ metro area, serving as the primary relationship manager and local Hamilton Lane representative.
- Develop and execute a territory business plan that drives advisor engagement, platform adoption and asset growth across Hamilton Lane’s private markets offerings.
- Conduct high-impact in-person and virtual meetings with financial advisors, RIA leadership and investment teams to position Hamilton Lane strategies, articulate value propositions and support portfolio construction.
- Partner closely with your Internal Wholesaler to run coordinated campaigns, call blocks and follow-up cadences that maximize advisor coverage and conversion across the territory.
- Identify and cultivate new RIA relationships and centers of influence, expanding Hamilton Lane’s footprint and share of wallet within the region.
- Translate enterprise and platform-level opportunities (new product launches, new platform placements, pricing or structure changes) into actionable field activity and production within the territory.
- Drive a disciplined pipeline and sales process, including opportunity qualification, forecasting, and consistent follow-up from first meeting through funded investments.
- Collaborate with Product, Marketing and National Accounts to refine positioning, share field feedback, and support the development of sales tools, campaigns and educational content for the RIA channel.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records for all advisor and firm interactions, opportunities, next steps and production.
Your background will include:
Must-haves:
- 7–10+ years of experience in financial services sales, with a strong track record as an external wholesaler or senior salesperson covering wealth management intermediaries.
- Direct experience calling on RIA firms and advisors, with established relationships in the NYC and/or NJ metro private wealth ecosystem strongly preferred.
- Series 7 and 63 (or equivalent) in good standing; additional designations such as Series 65/66, CAIA or CFA are a plus.
- Deep understanding of investment products and capital markets, with strong familiarity and interest in alternative investments and private markets.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex private markets concepts for advisors and their high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
- Proven ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, while collaborating effectively with internal partners (internal wholesalers, National Accounts, Product, Marketing and Operations).
- Strong organizational skills with disciplined territory management, pipeline tracking and follow-through across a large and diverse advisor base.
Preferred:
- Experience distributing private markets funds (e.g., evergreen vehicles, registered funds, feeder funds, co-investments or secondary offerings) through RIA and private wealth channels.
- Existing, high-quality relationships with key RIA platforms, CIOs, research teams and leading advisory practices in the NYC and NJ region.
- Familiarity with advisor technology and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and comfort using data and analytics to inform targeting, segmentation and follow-up.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and thought leadership in alternatives and private markets.
Location:
- Primary Markets: New York City and New Jersey metro area.
- Home Base: New York, NY or surrounding NYC/NJ metro, with regular in-person coverage of the territory.
Travel Requirements:
- Significant travel (50%+ expected) within the NYC and NJ metro area, with additional travel as needed for key client meetings, conferences, firm events and internal sales meetings.
Salary range for this position: $125,000 to $175,000 per year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.
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 programs 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 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.
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.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous and inclusive, with added support such as adoption and fertility benefits, backup care, and nursing‑mother travel assistance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources span counseling and life‑coaching access, a Calm subscription for households, wellness rewards, and stipends that reinforce day‑to‑day health.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a meaningful discount, broadening access to ownership alongside cash compensation.
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Hamilton Lane is an alternative investment management firm providing innovative private markets solutions to sophisticated investors around the world. The firm has been dedicated to private markets investing for more than two decades and currently has more than 470 employees operating in 18 offices throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With $92+ billion in assets under management and $665+ billion in assets under supervision*, Hamilton Lane offers a full range of investment products and services that enable clients to participate in the private markets asset class on a global and customized basis. The firm has been named a Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for eight consecutive years.
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