Principal, Direct Credit / Credit Secondaries

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.

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 both credit secondaries and direct lending transactions
• Develop and maintain bank and general partner relationships for primary and secondary transaction sourcing
• Contribute to expanding the platform’s growing credit secondaries capabilities and network
• Make investment recommendations to Hamilton Lane’s Credit Investment Committee
• Aid in prospect and client-facing activities such as fundraising and investor meetings
• Work closely with the legal transaction team to review credit documents and negotiate terms
• Maintain and 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
• Engage in firm-wide initiatives
• Represent the broader firm in addition to the Direct Credit platform

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience / exposure to credit secondaries transactions a plus
• 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
• Strong academic credentials
• 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 20+% of time

Benefits

• Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health
• Developing Your Career
• Supporting Your Family & Community
• Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing