Principal, Infrastructure and Real Assets

Hamilton Lane is seeking a Principal, Infrastructure and Real Assets in Conshohocken, PA. The role involves leading due diligence on infrastructure investments, managing relationships with investment partners, and overseeing junior team members. Candidates should have 10+ years of investment experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work autonomously. The company values collaboration, integrity, and innovation, offering competitive benefits.
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:



As a Principal, Infrastructure and Real Assets, you will lead deal teams in performing due diligence on new infrastructure investment opportunities. You will play an integral role in developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing investment partners, as well as assisting in business development initiatives in the region. You will also be expected to lead other special projects, including research initiatives, as necessary, with support from junior investment professionals.





Your responsibilities will be to:



Lead due diligence efforts on primary fund, direct co-investments, minority positions, and secondary transactions in infrastructure.
Direct the work of Analysts and Associates in the due diligence process, while playing an integral role in the training and development of junior members of the team.
Assist other senior members of the investment team with resource allocation, while leading communication with investment sponsors, clients and prospects in North America.
Work autonomously and lead General Partner meetings, asset tours and site visits in North America, with very limited senior staff oversight.
Full knowledge of analytics and qualitative factors crucial to infrastructure investing are imperative
Model complex transactions, distribution waterfalls, and be familiar with negotiations of partnership and transaction documents.
Complete special projects, including client projects, industry analysis, and geographical studies, as necessary, with support from other junior investment professionals.




Your background will include:



10+ years’ relevant investment experience, including transaction experience with infrastructure secondary purchases, and/or direct investing
Experience from primary fund investing only will be considered, but preference for those candidates with demonstrated secondary or direct transaction skills
Strong modeling and quantitative analytical skills
Strong communication and poised presentation skills
Bachelor’s degree as a minimum
Exceptional verbal and written communication 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 ideas
Ability to be self-directed and actively seek out information and resources to complete assignments effectively and efficiently





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 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.