Investment Banking Senior Analyst | Technology

Houlihan Lokey•Boston, MA

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 division 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 Technology Group is a global team and recognized leader in providing high-quality, relationship-based advice to clients whose businesses offer Software and Digital Media solutions. The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success, and creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Analysts are given substantial responsibility and encouraged to help us grow our business. They work on transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services, including a predominant M&A focus and private placements across equity and debt.

Requirements

You will have a strong academic track record
1-2 years of investment banking experience within either an M&A generalist or industry team
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
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 help explain historical and projected financial information
Create financial models
Coordinate and perform business due diligence
Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and marketing pitches
Value companies and businesses
Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements
Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients, professional advisors, and other stakeholders