Senior Associate, Direct Credit

Hamilton Lane • Conshohocken, PA

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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. 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: The Senior Associate will be responsible for evaluating mostly credit-oriented investment opportunities through a direct investment model. The Direct Credit Team at Hamilton Lane invests across a widely diverse set of private credit security types, geographies and industry sectors.

Requirements

• At least 4 years relevant credit investment experience at an investment bank, high yield and/or leveraged loan fund/private credit manager
• Strong background; proficient in credit risk analysis, financial modeling, and memo creation for various credit security types

Nice To Haves

• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to conduct industry research, articulate opinions and write clear and concise memoranda on investment opportunities
• 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 and professional demeanor
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze complex information
• Willingness to work 50+ hours / week and travel 10+% of time

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental credit analysis and in-depth company specific due diligence
• Conduct industry research, articulate opinions and write clear and concise memoranda on investment opportunities
• Create and assess complex financial models
• Monitor existing investments by analyzing and reporting on portfolio companies’ financial results, inclusive of valuation reviews
• Present investment opportunities to senior executives of the firm
• Supervise and develop junior investment professionals
• Develop bank and general partner relationships for primary and secondary transaction sourcing
• Assist in prospective and existing client meetings
• Assist in legal documentation related to closing investments

Benefits

• Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement programs are available, along with continual education and development trainings for you to grow with Hamilton Lane.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed