Principal, Syndication Manager

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.   What We Do  As one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, we provide innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world, specializing in flexibility and full-spectrum access. We currently employ approximately 800 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and have $1.0 trillion in assets under management and supervision, composed of $146.1 billion in discretionary assets and $871.5 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of December 31, 2025.   The Opportunity Hamilton Lane is seeking a Syndication Manager to help build and lead a scalable, centralized syndication function. This role will be responsible for coordinating the end-to-end execution of syndication opportunities and serving as the central point of coordination across deal teams, product specialists, sales coverage, legal, operations, and investors. The successful candidate will be highly organized, process-oriented, and execution-driven professional with a strong focus on relationship management. Proven ability to coordinate complex transactions, streamline workflows, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful syndication outcomes. This is an opportunity to establish a foundational capability and help shape how Hamilton Lane delivers a consistent, efficient, and differentiated syndication experience. Position Summary The Syndication Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of syndication opportunities from early pipeline engagement through investor targeting, diligence, allocation, documentation, funding, and closing. The role will act as the “quarterback” for each transaction, ensuring that processes are well defined, communications are coordinated, materials are complete, and investors receive a seamless experience. Syndication responsibilities will span the firm's core investment verticals, including Secondaries, Credit, Infrastructure, Direct Equity, and Venture Capital. The Syndication Manager will work closely with product specialists and regional sales teams to understand investor preferences, identify appropriate opportunities, build demand, and support successful placement of deals. The role will also establish and maintain the data, processes, and relationship intelligence needed to scale the function over time. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end syndication process Engage early with deal teams as opportunities become actionable, including during earlier pipeline stages where appropriate. Develop and manage transaction timelines, milestones, workstreams, and stakeholder responsibilities. Coordinate the syndication process across deal teams, product specialists, sales coverage, legal, operations, and other internal partners. Serve as the primary internal point of coordination and the face of syndication for relevant external investor interactions. Identify process risks, resolve issues, and escalate matters requiring senior investment, legal, or operational input. Drive execution discipline, consistency, and continuous improvement across transactions. Manage investor targeting and book-building Partner with product specialists and regional coverage teams to develop targeted investor lists for each opportunity. Evaluate investor fit based on strategy, mandate, transaction preferences, historical engagement, expected capacity, relationship priorities, and execution reliability. Build and manage demand, including appropriate levels of “shadow demand” to account for late-stage changes or investor attrition. Support thoughtful allocation decisions that balance investor relationships, strategic priorities, regional and channel considerations, risk management, and transaction objectives. Communicate allocation decisions clearly and professionally, including when requested allocations must be adjusted. Coordinate investor communications and diligence Organize and lead deal launch calls, webinars, and other investor communications alongside the relevant platform specialist/deal team. Coordinate preparation and distribution of transaction materials and ensure that communications are accurate, timely, and appropriately tailored. Solicit, consolidate, and prioritize investor questions in advance of diligence calls. Manage group diligence sessions, follow-up Q&A, and targeted one-on-one discussions as appropriate. Respond directly to routine diligence questions and engage deal teams for deeper thesis discussions or matters requiring specialized expertise. Ensure that relevant calls and Q&A sessions are documented and made available to investors through the appropriate data room or other approved channels. Oversee data rooms, documentation, and closing execution Establish and maintain a well-organized data room for each syndication opportunity. Coordinate data room access, materials, updates, diligence requests, and version control. Manage the flow of information and follow-ups through the investor decision-making process. Coordinate investor approval processes, subscription documentation, legal deliverables, and operational requirements. Partner with legal, operations, and other internal stakeholders to support funding mechanics and a successful close. Maintain a clear record of transaction status, outstanding items, decisions, and next steps. Build and maintain investor intelligence Create and maintain an “LP Bible” for each relevant investor platform or relationship. Track investor preferences, mandate characterist