Investment Banking Analyst | Consumer
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 Consumer Group is a leading advisor to consumer companies across a broad range of sectors, including franchise and multi-unit services, consumer health, food and beverage, consumer products, active lifestyle , out of home entertainment, pet, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer businesses. Recognized as one of the most active consumer M&A practices in the industry, the group combines deep sector expertise, extensive buyer relationships, and global execution capabilities to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Professionals on the team work closely with senior bankers and clients on complex, high-profile transactions, benefiting from significant responsibility, meaningful client exposure, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. As an Analyst, you will work on corporate finance engagements. The group's engagements principally include M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory assignments. As a dedicated member of our transaction team, you will be responsible for supporting these assignments.
Requirements
- One year of prior investment banking experience
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Creativity, and new ideas are encouraged
- One year of relevant work experience in similar roles within investment banking (M&A experience preferred, but not required)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Undergraduate coursework in accounting and finance required
- Strong analytical capabilities
- A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
- Strong financial and computer skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyze and explain financial information of a given company and related companies within the respective industry
- Perform valuations of companies using traditional valuation methodologies
- Prepare confidential offering memorandums, management presentations, buyers lists, marketing pitches, and assist in the marketing and planning of engagements
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Discretionary incentive compensation
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
