Associate, Capital Solutions - Directs Pod, New York

Houlihan Lokey•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Houlihan Lokey’s Directs Advisory Group partners with private equity sponsors and institutional investors to raise transaction-specific third-party capital. Directs is a fast-growing segment within Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group. We engage once a client has identified a specific deal and requires incremental capital to close, running fast-paced, competitive processes to secure the right long-term capital partners. Our work includes preparing marketing materials (i.e., investment memo, financial model, etc.), positioning the equity story to a diverse investor community, facilitating diligence, advising on optimal capital structures, negotiating transaction terms, and ultimately filling the syndicate. We raise bespoke solutions across the capital stack—including common equity, preferred equity, and structured solutions—across the majority of sectors and geographies. Directs enables investors to deploy capital into specific companies with full underwriting, transparency, and control, rather than through blind-pool fund structures. Once a niche market, Directs global deal volume has tripled since 2019. Over the next decade, Directs is expected to represent up to half of all annual private equity capital raised. Houlihan Lokey is at the forefront of this evolution, with a rapidly growing team built to connect high-quality sponsors with the right long-term capital partners.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, private equity, or a similar advisory or buy-side role, with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Highly organized, proactive, and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently while collaborating with a close-knit team.
Deep understanding of accounting and corporate finance, with the ability to analyze businesses and evaluate risk/return profiles.
Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Understanding of asset-level due diligence and basic transaction processes.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Candidate must possess or be willing to obtain the SIE, Series 63, Series 7, and Series 79 licenses.

Responsibilities

Work side-by-side with senior leadership to assist in evaluating, structuring, and executing single-asset transactions across a broad range of industries with unique capital needs.
Help lead live capital-raising processes from start to finish, including coordinating investor outreach, participating in investor calls, and facilitating diligence.
Enhance corporate finance, capital-raising, and diligence skills, while building a strong understanding of the equity and debt capital markets.
Grow through direct mentorship in a collegial, entrepreneurial environment that rewards strong performance with substantial responsibility and senior-level exposure.