Investment Banking Analyst | Consumer

Houlihan Lokey•Chicago, IL

1d•$110,000 - $130,000

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. Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of U.S. and international clients. Our experience in M&A has earned us consistent recognition throughout the industry. In 2024, we were ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for all U.S. transactions. Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer Group is the No. 1 M&A team in the U.S. (according to data from Refinitiv), guiding companies on their M&A, restructuring and financial advisory matters, and assists in raising debt and equity capital. In 2024, Houlihan Lokey's U.S. Consumer team completed 26 deals. The group has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to companies in the Consumer industry, combining extensive market capabilities with in-depth industry knowledge to help maximize shareholder value for our clients. 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, with the following responsibilities:

Requirements

1-2 years of investment banking experience required
A solid understanding of the sell-side M&A process, along with proven experience in successfully closing deals
Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies and applications
Prior coursework in accounting and finance required
Advanced financial modeling and analytical abilities
Strong LBO and DCF modeling skills
Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
Understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver
Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to multitask
Motivated and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

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

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