Senior Associate, Infrastructure & Real Assets

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:

Hamilton Lane is looking to hire a Senior Associate to join our Real Assets Investment Team in Portland, Oregon.

In this role, you will assist the deal leaders in performing due diligence on new infrastructure and natural resources investment opportunities and in monitoring existing investments for consistency to stated strategy, performance, trends and other qualitative and quantitative aspects. You will also be involved in other special projects, as necessary, under the direction of senior investment professionals.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Assist in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, due diligence, structuring, negotiations, and closing on primary fund, co-investment and secondary transactions across real asset sectors.
• Guide the work of Analysts and Associates in the due diligence process, while also assisting the senior members of the Real Assets team with team resource allocation, managing day-to-day aspects of investment analysis, providing oversight of the functional team, and assisting in communication with investment sponsors and clients.
• Take a lead role in General Partner meetings, asset tours and site visits with senior oversight.
• Complete special projects, including client projects, industry analysis and geographical studies, as necessary.
• The position will provide exposure to the top firms in the real asset industry and will also include interaction with senior members of the firm on a daily basis.

Your background will include:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in (1) private equity, preferably with a focus on infrastructure/real assets or infrastructure-adjacent sectors; (2) infrastructure-related investment banking, transaction services, or consulting; (3) commercial roles in a relevant industry (i.e. renewable energy, transportation, electric vehicles, datacenters, cell towers, utilities, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., or B.B.A.)
• Full knowledge of analytics and qualitative factors crucial to real asset investing are imperative.
• Must be comfortable modeling complex transactions, distribution waterfalls and be familiar with negotiations of partnership documents.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, poised presentation skills, and measurable success as a strategic thinker are essential to the success of this position.
• Strong initiative and independent performance are imperative.
• Ability to present and defend opinions and investment theses.
• Ability to be self-directed and actively seek out information and resources to complete assignments effectively and efficiently.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Professional designation such as CFA or IMC desirable.

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].

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