Investment Banking Senior Analyst | Business Services
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. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com. 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 2025, LSEG ranked our firm the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions. Financial Analysts in the Business Services Group support investment banking engagements and new business development efforts. They work primarily on the execution of mergers and acquisitions transactions, as well as develop expertise and build relationships with clients in one or more sectors within the Business Services coverage universe. The Business Services team has particularly strong sector practices in the areas of Environmental Services, Training & Education, Transportation & Logistics, Marketing Services, IT Services, BPO Services, Information Services, Engineering & Construction, Testing, Inspection & Certification, and Rental Service. The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have prior investment banking experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- At least 1-2 years of investment banking experience is required
- Coursework in accounting and finance required
- Strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and application
Nice To Haves
- Strong financial and computer (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial information
- Perform valuations of companies and businesses
- Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactions
- Prepare confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations
- Assist in the marketing and execution of existing engagements
- Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
