About the position
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey 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 all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 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 LSEG. The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 most active global M&A advisor, the No. 1 most active advisor to private equity globally, the most active technology advisor in the world, as well as a global leader in industrials, business services, consumer, food, and retail, healthcare and financial services M&A (according to data provided by Mergermarket and Pitchbook). As trusted advisors, our industry-specific investment banking groups provide us with a deep understanding of our client's business and positioning before we are even engaged in a transaction. Combined with this market penetration is our international presence throughout Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Responsibilities
- Work on various investment banking transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital raises, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.
- Research and analyze financial statements, general economic and industry-specific developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and private companies.
- Engage with clients and work with senior-level professionals at Houlihan Lokey.
Requirements
- A B.A./B.S. in finance, accounting, business, or applied economics is recommended.
- At least one year of investment banking or relevant finance experience is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Self-starter mentality and ability to think creatively.
- A high degree of intellectual curiosity and a desire to never stop learning.
- Ability to leverage a diversity of experiences and beliefs.
- Keen attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work product.
- Ability to manage rapid timelines and proactively manage any potential conflicts.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, make informed decisions, and act independently.
- Comfort presenting to and engaging with senior colleagues, clients, and counterparties.
- Understanding of high-level context and objectives with presentations and analyses.
- Commitment to the firm and our clients.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package, which may include discretionary incentive compensation.
- Salary range of $110,000.00-$130,000.00.
