Investment Banking Financial Analyst | Chicago, Consumer (Class of 2027)
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 Corporate Finance group 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. The Consumer group is the No. 1 consumer M&A team in the United States, according to data from Refinitiv. Combining extensive market capabilities with in-depth industry knowledge, the Consumer group guides companies on M&A, restructuring, and financial advisory matters and assists in raising debt and equity capital. As an Analyst, you will work on corporate finance engagements. The group's engagements principally include M&A, capital raising, fairness opinions, and strategic advisory assignments. As a dedicated member of our transaction team, you will be responsible for supporting these assignments.
Requirements
- Prior investment banking internship experience
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Undergraduate coursework in accounting and finance required
- Strong analytical capabilities
- A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
- Strong financial and computer (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
Nice To Haves
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Creativity, and new ideas are encouraged
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 other presentations
- Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements, on a limited basis
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
Education Level
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