Principal, Direct Credit / Credit Secondaries

Hamilton Lane; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Hamilton Lane is seeking a Principal for its Direct Credit Team, to lead high-quality private credit investments for compelling returns. Candidates must possess at least 10 years of experience in credit risk and investment analysis along with the ability to mentor teams. The role includes driving strategy, leading deal teams, and making recommendations to the investment committee. A competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits package are offered. Interested applicants can reach Human Resources at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in credit risk and investment analysis.
• Track record of mentoring and leading investment teams.
• Strong credit background in private credit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and growth of the Direct Credit Team.
• Lead investment due diligence and credit risk analysis.
• Make investment recommendations to the Credit Investment Committee.

Skills

Credit risk and investment analysis

Team leadership

Private credit analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

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.

The Opportunity

As a Principal you will help lead the Direct Credit Team to make high-quality private credit investments providing compelling returns for our investors while leveraging the benefits of our platform and market access. The Direct Credit Team at Hamilton Lane invests across a widely diverse set of private credit security types, geographies and industry sectors.

Responsibilities

• Work with the leaders of the Direct Credit Team to drive the strategy, growth and evolution of the platform
• Lead deal teams tasked with performing investment due diligence and credit risk analysis on Private Credit transactions
• Make investment recommendations to Hamilton Lane’s Credit Investment Committee
• Work closely with the legal transaction team to review credit documents and negotiate terms
• Develop and maintain bank and general partner relationships for primary and secondary transaction sourcing
• Monitor existing investments by analyzing and reporting on portfolio companies’ financial results, inclusive of valuation reviews
• Supervise and develop mid-level and junior investment professionals
• Participate in prospect and client-facing activities such as fundraising and investor meetings

Qualifications

Must-haves:

• Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience performing credit risk and investment analysis, preferably at a reputable leverage finance institution or a private credit manager
• A track record of successfully mentoring and leading a team including managing multi-level teams; seeking a leader with a proven track for guiding, developing, coaching, and motivating a team of people to achieve high performance and operational excellence in a fast-paced work environment
• Candidates must have a strong credit background; proficient in all phases of private credit analysis (Senior and Junior), including underwriting, monitoring, legal negotiation and restructuring

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, judgment, and professional demeanor
• Willingness to work 50+ hours / week and travel 15+% of time

Travel Requirements

• Up to 15% domestic/international

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 [e-mail].

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.