Associate, External Communications at Hamilton Lane in London

Job description

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: 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. 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. Your background will include: Must-haves: 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 lan