Financial Analyst - Capital Solutions Secondaries Pod, New York
About The Position
Houlihan Lokey's Capital Solutions Group comprises more than 170 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. Houlihan Lokey's Secondaries Advisory Group provides strategic advice and execution services to private equity sponsors and institutional investors navigating the fast-growing market for private equity secondary transactions. The group specializes in both GP-led transactions-such as continuation vehicles, single- and multi-asset restructurings, and tender offers-as well as LP portfolio sales and fund interest transfers. Members of the Secondaries Advisory Group work with a wide variety of private equity sponsors and institutional investors - across both industry and strategy - and work in tandem with Houlihan Lokey's industry coverage, M&A and financial restructuring teams.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have at least one year of prior investment banking or buy-side private equity experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. While teamwork is essential to the firm's success, creativity and new ideas are encouraged.
- Coursework in or strong knowledge of accounting and finance required
- Strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and application
- Strong financial and computer (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills
Responsibilities
- Interact with a broad range of businesses across different industries and with unique capital needs.
- Work side-by-side with a talented, dedicated staff of senior professionals who will provide broad exposure to the many different considerations affecting private equity liquidity needs
- Assist with evaluating and structuring customized financing alternatives for private equity sponsors, institutional investors, and their portfolio companies;
- Gain hands-on transaction experience by playing an integral role on deal teams from the initial pitch through closing;
- Develop general corporate finance and valuation skills relevant to raising capital, while building a detailed understanding of key developments in the equity and debt capital markets;
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
