Senior Associate, Venture and Growth Equity

Hamilton Lane•Conshohocken, PA

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. The Opportunity: As a Senior Associate within our Venture and Growth Equity Team, you will contribute to sourcing, evaluating and managing venture and growth equity investment opportunities (funds, co-investments and secondaries). The role will also include aspects of portfolio management, client communication and business development support.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in private markets, financial services, or professional services, with prior exposure to venture capital and growth equity investing considered a strong advantage.
Experience in venture and early stage investing including knowledge of the technology sector.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information and interact professionally with colleagues, general partners, sponsors, and third parties.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset to support productive cooperation within a diverse and high-performing environment.
High standard of professionalism, integrity, and work ethic, combined with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure, including the flexibility to work extended hours and occasional weekends as required.
Commitment to contribute to the growth and success of Hamilton Lane, maintaining a willingness to support the team’s evolving needs and extended work schedules.
Clear interest in continuous learning and development, remaining adaptable to evolving market trends, best practices, and internal processes.

Responsibilities

Support all aspects of venture and growth equity investments, including funds, co-investments and secondaries.
Lead underwriting and due diligence on potential investment opportunities, including financial analysis, market research, and competitive assessments.
Take responsibility for managing the deal process and due diligence meetings with General Partners and management teams.
Prepare detailed investment memos and presentations to support decision-making process.
Assist in sourcing new investment opportunities and managing investment pipeline.
Support the management of existing investments by monitoring performance, analyzing financial reports and tracking updates.
Assist in preparing and presenting client materials.
Manage day to day communication with General Partners.
Assist in the management and training of Analysts and Associates.
Oversee special projects including, but not limited to, industry analyses, specific geographical studies, marketing materials and strategic deployment plans.
Stay current with industry news, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to provide actionable insights.