Associate, Secondaries

Job description

Join Hamilton Lane, a global leader in private markets, as we scale to meet the demands of our growing client base. Here, you’ll work with ambitious, high‑performing teams built on integrity, candor and collaboration, backed by our market-leading data and technology. We invest heavily in our people and our partners, giving you the platform to enrich lives, safeguard futures and grow your career. What We Do As one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, we provide innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world, specializing in flexibility and full-spectrum access. We currently employ approximately 800 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and have $1.0 trillion in assets under management and supervision, composed of $146.1 billion in discretionary assets and $871.5 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of December 31, 2025. The Opportunity: The Associate, Secondaries will be responsible for evaluating secondary investments in private equity funds and companies on a global basis with a focus on Asia opportunities. 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. Involvement in private equity direct and co-investments is also expected for this role. Your responsibilities will be to: Assume a lead role in the modelling and analysis of private equity secondary transactions and direct equity 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 and direct equity portfolios and assist in preparation of client marketing materials Oversight of secondary Analysts in conjunction with the responsibilities listed above Support senior team members in originating new investment opportunities and begin networking to develop relationships internally with colleagues and externally with GPs, LPs, intermediaries, etc. 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 or direct equity related investment experience is a positive, but not required. Demonstrated interest in learning and responsibly applying approved AI tools to support research, analysis, and workflow improvement. Experience performing complex financial analysis, modelling, 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 demeanour Willingness to be flexible with working hours to work beyond core hours when needed, recognizing this is a fast paced and global organization. A team-oriented approach and an ability to interact productively within a diverse company environment Outstanding academic record Travel Requirements: Travel up to 10% of time 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. 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.