Investment Banking Vice President | Mortgage & Specialty Finance

Hogan Lovells•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Houlihan Lokey is seeking a Vice President to join its New York-based Mortgage & Specialty Finance Investment Banking team. This role involves significant responsibility in leading M&A and strategic advisory engagements, with direct exposure to senior bankers and clients. The position offers the opportunity to work on a consistent pipeline of active transactions within a market-leading practice. The Mortgage & Specialty Finance practice is a leading advisory franchise in its sector, advising companies such as mortgage originators, servicers, specialty finance companies, mortgage REITs, title insurers, and mortgage services companies on strategic transactions and capital markets initiatives. As part of the broader Financial Services platform, professionals will gain exposure to a high volume of complex assignments requiring deep analytical, valuation, and transaction expertise.

Requirements

5-8+ years of investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory, private equity, or related experience
Strong M&A execution experience and valuation expertise
Advanced financial modeling and accounting skills
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills
Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

Mortgage finance, specialty finance, or financial institutions experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of M&A and strategic advisory engagements
Manage transaction processes from engagement through closing
Develop and review financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction materials
Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and management presentations
Manage and mentor Analysts and Associates on live transactions
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
Support business development initiatives and marketing efforts