Investment Banking Senior Associate | Business Services

Hogan Lovells•New York, NY

3d•$175,000 - $225,000

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 Business Services Group offers M&A advisory, capital raising, valuation, and corporate restructurings to public and private companies. We work with companies providing Environmental and Facility Services across a number of end markets and regularly collaborate with other Houlihan Lokey industry and product groups to bring the highest level of knowledge, services, and relationships to our clients. Our team covers a broad array of sectors, with bankers dedicated to each of our primary coverage areas. We maintain deep, senior-level relationships with major strategic and financial buyers of Environmental and Facilities Services companies as well as large, public, and private company thought leaders within the industry. As one of the leading M&A advisors in our sector, we help open doors to opportunities—whether our clients are seeking a strategic or financial partner in a change-of-control or minority-investment transaction.

Requirements

At least 4 years of investment banking or similar experience
An undergraduate degree with academic distinction
Advanced knowledge of accounting and finance
Extensive financial modeling experience and strong analytical abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A very high degree of intellectual curiosity and the ability to think independently
The ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
The ability to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines in a highly organized manner
An independent, solution-focused mindset

Responsibilities

Creation and oversight of financial models, marketing materials, internal and external presentations, as well as performing research and various analyses in support of new business generation and the execution of M&A transactions.
Preparation, analysis, and explanation of historical and projected financial information.
Coordination and performance of business due diligence and execution of M&A transactions.
Preparation of marketing materials, confidential information presentations, management presentations, and other presentations as needed.
Performance of valuation and ad hoc financial analyses.
Assistance in the marketing and execution of existing engagements.
Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors.
Effective communication with all members of the team, including the supervision and mentoring of junior staff members.