Vice President, Real Assets

Hamilton Lane•Conshohocken, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 investment professional will lead deal teams in sourcing, evaluating, performing due diligence, and monitoring real estate investment opportunities across primary funds and transactions (co-investments, secondaries, and joint ventures). The individual will drive the transaction process, conduct in-person and virtual manager meetings, and have full responsibility for transaction underwriting assumptions and financial models. The individual will have responsibility over monitoring existing investments for consistency with stated strategies, performance, trends and other qualitative and quantitative aspects. The individual will also assist in business development initiatives, develop client and manager relationships, oversee junior team members, and collaborate with colleagues across the firm.

Requirements

10+ years’ relevant investment experience, including transaction experience with real estate, secondary purchases, and/or direct investing, directly aligned to the specific responsibilities for this position
4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required)
Demonstrated experience leading investment due diligence and transaction execution, particularly for co-investments and direct investments, with additional exposure to fund and/or secondary transactions
Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills including modeling, valuation, and structuring
Proven ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in written and verbal form
Experience managing, mentoring, or supervising junior investment professionals
Excellent relationship management skills with managers, clients, and other stakeholders
Measurable success as a strategic thinker
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
A collaborative, professional, and inclusive approach with high levels of integrity and work ethic

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA / equivalent) or CFA
Experience with public speaking or representing a firm at industry events
Broad network within the US real estate community
Prior experience working across real estate primary, secondary, and co-investment strategies

Responsibilities

Lead, originate, and evaluate real estate investments across primary funds, direct co-investments, secondary transactions and joint ventures
Execute rigorous investment due diligence including financial and qualitative analyses
Maintain responsibility for detailed financial models
Develop and actively manage relationships with real estate managers, institutional clients, and intermediaries to source and screen new investment opportunities
Oversee the negotiation and closing of investment transactions, coordinating across internal legal, operations, and compliance teams
Monitor and report on existing investments, track key performance indicators, and contribute to portfolio value creation
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of real estate trends, competitive landscape, and macroeconomic developments
Mentor and develop Associates, Analysts, and other junior team members, building skills and driving a collaborative team culture
Act as an ambassador for the real estate platform, representing Hamilton Lane at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
Collaborate with client solutions and other internal groups to address client requests, reporting, business development initiatives, and deliver high-quality client service
Support new idea generation, pipeline management, and special projects that further the team's strategic objectives