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:
Hamilton Lane is looking to hire a Senior Associate to join our Real Assets Investment Team in Portland, Oregon.
In this role, you will assist the deal leaders in performing due diligence on new infrastructure and natural resources investment opportunities and in monitoring existing investments for consistency to stated strategy, performance, trends and other qualitative and quantitative aspects. You will also be involved in other special projects, as necessary, under the direction of senior investment professionals.
Your responsibilities will be to:
- Assist in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, due diligence, structuring, negotiations, and closing on primary fund, co-investment and secondary transactions across real asset sectors.
- Guide the work of Analysts and Associates in the due diligence process, while also assisting the senior members of the Real Assets team with team resource allocation, managing day-to-day aspects of investment analysis, providing oversight of the functional team, and assisting in communication with investment sponsors and clients.
- Take a lead role in General Partner meetings, asset tours and site visits with senior oversight.
- Complete special projects, including client projects, industry analysis and geographical studies, as necessary.
- The position will provide exposure to the top firms in the real asset industry and will also include interaction with senior members of the firm on a daily basis.
Your background will include:
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in (1) private equity, preferably with a focus on infrastructure/real assets or infrastructure-adjacent sectors; (2) infrastructure-related investment banking, transaction services, or consulting; (3) commercial roles in a relevant industry (i.e. renewable energy, transportation, electric vehicles, datacenters, cell towers, utilities, etc.).
- Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., or B.B.A.)
- Full knowledge of analytics and qualitative factors crucial to real asset investing are imperative.
- Must be comfortable modeling complex transactions, distribution waterfalls and be familiar with negotiations of partnership documents.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, poised presentation skills, and measurable success as a strategic thinker are essential to the success of this position.
- Strong initiative and independent performance are imperative.
- 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.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Professional designation such as CFA or IMC desirable.
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.
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.
Hamilton Lane is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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.
Hamilton Lane Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
40 King St W #3603, Toronto, Canada
