Associate - Capital Solutions - Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure, New York

Houlihan Lokey • New York, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals.

The Capital Solutions Group comprises ~200 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has deep senior-level relationships across the capital markets and a long track record of raising capital across varying market conditions. With deep expertise in both private and public markets, we are committed to delivering innovative, value-enhancing solutions that support long-term success for our clients.

The Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking Group advises public and private REITs, REOCs, developers, asset managers, investors, and other owner / operators of real estate on structuring transformational transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, spin-offs and restructurings. Houlihan Lokey’s Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Group has completed over $500 billion in transactions over the last market cycle and is the No. 1 U.S. real estate M&A advisor for transactions under $1 billion for the past three years. With local market knowledge and a global investor reach, our senior bankers can access the leading public, private and institutional real estate investors and lenders. More specifically, we offer objective, unbiased advice involving the following: Public and private mergers & acquisitions; Corporate-level and property-level capital raising and recapitalizations; Strategic and financial advisory; Equity and debt placements; Restructurings; and Portfolio and property monetizations / dispositions.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree, including an exemplary academic record, from an accredited institution
• Advanced accounting, finance, financial modeling and analytical abilities
• Nuanced understanding of real estate valuation theory, methodologies and applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience interacting with clients and/or potential investors
• An independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
• Strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory
• Keen analytical capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Creativity and new ideas are encouraged
• Associates are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business
• Motivated, creative, outgoing, and possess strong communication and financial analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial information
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A and capital raising transactions
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
• Value real estate companies, businesses, and assets
• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Discretionary incentive compensation
• Competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level