Hamilton Lane
Associate, External Communications
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A global leader in private markets, scaling to meet the demands of our growing client base. 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
One of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing 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
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Associate, External Communications to support Hamilton Lane's PR and communications efforts across EMEA and APAC. This role will execute day-to-day media relations, content development and reporting across both regions, working closely with regional leadership and the global Corporate Communications team to protect and elevate Hamilton Lane's brand and reputation. This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in financial and private markets communications while gaining exposure to a broad range of markets, media outlets and stakeholders across two dynamic regions.
Key Responsibilities
Media & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain day-to-day relationships with regional media contacts across EMEA and APAC.
- Draft and distribute press releases, media pitches and by-lined articles tailored to regional audiences.
- Respond to inbound media inquiries and coordinate interview logistics and briefing materials for spokespeople.
- Support the identification and coordination of speaking opportunities and conference participation for regional spokespeople.
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Content & Messaging Support
- Draft and edit press materials, talking points, Q&As and executive briefing documents in line with global messaging and brand guidelines.
- Support localization and cultural tailoring of content for diverse EMEA and APAC markets.
- Collaborate with global and regional Marketing and Communications colleagues to ensure consistent narratives across markets and platforms.
Monitoring, Reporting & Insights
- Monitor daily media coverage, industry trends and competitor activity across EMEA and APAC.
- Compile media clip reports, coverage summaries and PR performance metrics for regional leadership.
- Flag emerging issues or reputational risks to senior team members and support crisis communications preparation as needed.
Project & Agency Coordination
- Coordinate with external PR agencies and vendors supporting EMEA and APAC initiatives.
- Manage timelines, logistics and follow-up for media initiatives, announcements and events.
- Maintain and update media lists, press materials and content archives for both regions.
- Support budget tracking and administrative needs for regional PR initiatives.
Must-haves
Your background will include:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, journalism, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures spanning EMEA and APAC.
- Full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in financial services, professional services, or private markets communications.
- Familiarity with media monitoring and reporting tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater).
- Additional language skills relevant to EMEA or APAC markets.
- Experience supporting executive-level or C-suite communications.
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Travel Requirements
Occasional travel for conferences, media events and team meetings.
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.
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.
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.
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