Vice President, Mezzanine Investment Fund recruitment
To satisfy the needs of our growing client base, Hamilton Lane is looking to hire a Vice President in its direct investment team to work in its Fort Lauderdale, Florida office. The Vice President will be primarily responsible for evaluating mezzanine debt and mezzanine-related investments in Florida-based companies. These investments may be done either as direct investments or as co-investments alongside private equity sponsors. Hamilton Lane is currently managing over $2 billion in direct investment capital.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Hamilton Lane is a private, independently owned firm which provides alternative asset management services to institutional investors worldwide. Our private equity offerings include customized separate accounts, funds of funds and advisory services. In short, we provide solutions tailored to the goals and risk profiles of our clients. Founded in 1991, Hamilton Lane has grown to over 170 employees in offices around the globe. Headquartered outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hamilton Lane has $20 billion of assets under management for managed accounts and over $125 billion in assets under supervision – making us one of the largest allocators of private equity capital in the world.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Lead evaluation of financial and business due diligence to determine risk /reward profiles of mezzanine investment opportunities, in both a lead investment and co-investment capacity
- Present mezzanine investment opportunities to the firm’s investment committee
- Oversee creation and assessment of complex financial models
- Oversee preparation of investment memoranda
- Source mezzanine investment opportunities from the small business community in Florida and from the private equity general partner community
- Monitor existing investments by analyzing and reporting on portfolio companies financial results
- Supervise and develop junior investment professionals
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in financial services, including accounting and corporate finance, with particular emphasis on credit analysis, commercial lending and mezzanine investment experience.
- Direct experience underwriting debt and fixed income securities, including as a bank lender and/or loan underwriter highly preferred
- Outstanding academic record.
- Significant experience performing complex financial analysis, modeling, and company valuations, including discounted cash flow and comparable company analyses
- Ability to conduct industry research, articulate opinions and present clear and concise memoranda on investment opportunities
- Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong interest and commitment to private equity investing
- Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
- Willingness to work 50+ hours / week, occasionally on weekends, and travel 10+% of time
- A team-oriented approach and an ability to interact productively within a diverse small company environment
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, Health Club Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Hamilton Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a registered investment adviser, employees of Hamilton Lane may be subject to certain limitations on political contribution and personal investment activities