About the position
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm's commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for global M&A transactions under $1 billion, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past eight consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past nine consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv. Our Board & Special Committee Advisory group provides advice to board of directors and special committees in valuing complex businesses and securities, understanding and structuring critical transaction issues, advising on alternatives, and rendering transaction opinions. The group primarily focuses on complex situations, related-party transactions, and other corporate governance issues for board of directors and special committees. As the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, Houlihan Lokey enjoys industry-leading credibility in transaction opinions. Our dedicated Transaction Opinions group delivers fairness, solvency, and valuation advisory services across a variety of situations, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures/spin-offs, SPACs/PIPEs, recapitalizations, restructurings, and activist shareholder situations.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information
- Performing business and financial due diligence
- Conducting industry and sub-sector research
- Valuing companies, businesses, and securities
- Building complex financial models
- Assisting or preparing board/special committee presentations supporting advice and opinions
- Helping pitch engagements and participating in business development initiatives
- Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients
Requirements
- Prior investment banking, valuation, or related experience
- Advanced accounting, finance, financial modeling, and analytical abilities
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience managing analysts or other personnel
- Be an independent thinker and resourceful problem solver
- Have a very strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task
Nice-to-haves
- An undergraduate degree with academic distinction and/or a graduate degree
- At least one year (Analyst) and three years (Associate) of experience in financial services with at least one year of investment banking, valuation, or related experience
- A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Discretionary incentive compensation
