Principal, Direct Credit

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 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 Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills 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 humanresources@hamiltonlane.com. 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. We're a firm that takes our responsibility of helping clients reach their investment objectives seriously. But we're also a group that appreciates a healthy dose of wit and sarcasm, as well as a company that recognizes the value of infusing joy into what we do every day. There's a genuine spirit of collaboration and camaraderie here, and an unwavering commitment to doing right by our clients and by one another. We believe we have some of the most committed, intelligent and innovative professionals in the industry. They also happen to be pretty nice people who genuinely enjoy working with one another. So we have that going for us, which is nice. As an employer who participates in the federal E-Verify program, Hamilton Lane will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, the Company is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS, so that you can resolve any discrepancies directly with the federal agency.