Associate, Direct Credit

Hamilton Lane

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About The Position

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. As a recognized leader in providing Private Markets Solutions to clients across the globe we manage approximately $134.9 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $821.2 billion in non-discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024. As an Associate on our Direct Credit team, you will be responsible for evaluating credit-oriented investment opportunities through a direct credit model. The Direct Credit Team at Hamilton Lane currently manages approximately $5 billion in discretionary capital and invests across a widely diverse set of capital structures, geographies (within and outside the U.S.) and industry sectors.

Requirements

• Relevant credit investment experience at an investment bank, BDC, broad based high yield and/or leveraged loan fund/private credit manager
• Credit background; proficient in all phases of capital structure analysis, including valuation analysis of leveraged loans, high yield bonds, distressed securities as well as Private Debt Investments (Senior and Junior)
• A team-oriented approach and an ability to interact productively across multiple verticals within Hamilton Lane
• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong interest and commitment to private markets investing
• Strong work ethic, professional demeanor
• Willingness to work 50+ hours / week and travel 10%+ of time

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental credit analysis and in-depth company-specific due diligence
• Monitor existing investments by analyzing and reporting on portfolio companies’ financial results
• Create and assess complex financial models
• Conduct industry research, articulate opinions and write clear and concise memoranda on investment opportunities
• Present investment opportunities to senior executives of the firm
• Assist in prospective and existing client meetings
• Assist in legal documentation related to closing investments

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Mental health resources
• Health & fitness reimbursement program
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Tuition and certification reimbursement program
• Continual education and development trainings
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Compensation for referring qualified candidates
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid time off for new parents and newlyweds
• Travel support for nursing parents
• Retirement programs
• Employee stock purchasing plan
• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level