Sales Support Analyst (Fluent in German)

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.

Hamilton Lane is seeking a Sales Support and RFP Analyst in the firm’s Frankfurt (preferred) or London office to provide primary assistance to our EMEA and US Client Solutions Team through completion of RFPs/questionnaires and other deliverables for new and existing clients and investors, predominantly German speaking.

This individual will sit in a key role supporting the sales process, crafting proposals for prospective and current clients and investors to gain new business, led by our Business Development professionals. In addition, this position supports the firm’s sales and marketing efforts by maintaining informational databases and standard content for prospective clients, used by the Business Development team members.

All candidates must demonstrate proficiency in German language skills, including speaking, reading and writing.

Company Overview

Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) is a leading private markets investment management firm providing innovative solutions to sophisticated investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for 30+ years, the firm currently employs more than 700 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has approximately $940.3 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of approximately $129.9 billion in discretionary assets and approximately $810.4 billion in non-discretionary assets under management, as of June 30, 2024.

Hamilton Lane offers a full range of investment products and services that provides clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. The firm builds proprietary tools (e.g., Cobalt LP™) and partners with disruptive technology providers to help investors make informed, data-driven decisions at each step of the investment process and to drive digital transformation within the industry. Hamilton Lane has been named a “Best Place to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments for 11 consecutive years. For more information please visit www.hamiltonlane.com

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This position will work closely with a number of professionals in various departments across the firm to ensure deadlines are met, materials meet compliance requirements and data points are accurate. The individual will be involved in the following:

• Coordination and completion of RFPs/RFI questionnaires from prospective and existing clients and investors. Responsibilities will include, among other things, compiling existing and previously approved responses, customizing existing responses for applicability to the nuances of a given mandate and question, coordinating input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the firm.
• Includes gathering information, writing, editing, data manipulation/verification, translating, formatting and printing in the compilation of RFP/RFI responses
• Completion of ad-hoc sales-support requests and projects
• Liaison & team-work with internal departments to create content for RFP responses
• Maintenance of RFP responses database and overseeing updates
• Maintenance and updates to consultant databases and standard materials

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS; Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years’ experience in a related financial services role; RFP or private markets experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, including professional and clear written communication – both German (native speaker) and English is essential.
• Strong proficiency in constructing succinct and accurate questionnaire responses in both German and English
• A comprehensive understanding of investment concepts
• Must be detail oriented and organized and able to handle multiple assignments; strong proficiency in project management
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a high pressure environment
• SalesEdge Qvidian experience is a plus, but not required
• Must have strong skills in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

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 program 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, matches your donations to charitable organizations, and compensates for referring qualified candidate 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.

DIVERSITY PLEDGE

At Hamilton Lane, we prioritize the value of diversity and intentionally cultivate an environment that embraces the strength derived from our collective differences. Recognizing the industry's need for change, we address the hesitancy of underrepresented groups, particularly women and people of color, to apply unless meeting every criterion. We welcome applications from women, men, people of color, veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and those returning to the workforce, even if not meeting every job description requirement, including education level. Your unique contribution is not just welcomed but essential to our success.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@hamiltonlane.com.

Hamilton Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition. As a registered investment adviser, employees of Hamilton Lane may be subject to certain limitations on political contribution and personal investment activities.

Hamilton Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition. As a registered investment adviser, employees of Hamilton Lane may be subject to certain limitations on political contribution and personal investment activities.

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.