Recruiter, Investment Banking

Houlihan Lokey • New York, NY

1d • $100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG. 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 2024, we were ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for all U.S. transactions. We’re expanding our Talent Acquisition team and looking for a Recruiter who will help shape the future of our Corporate Finance business. In this role, you’ll partner closely with leaders across our Investment Banking teams to attract and hire exceptional lateral talent. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle — from developing sourcing strategies and advising hiring teams, to ensuring a world-class candidate experience. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives such as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, employer branding, and recruitment technology optimization. If you’re a relationship-driven recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with full life cycle recruiting in a fast-paced corporate environment or search firm
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex assignments and multiple searches while delivering exceptional client service
• Excellent relationship management skills with both clients and candidates
• High comfort level with direct sourcing and the ability to engage currently employed candidates
• Strong interviewing/assessment skills and ability to influence and close candidates in highly competitive situations
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms (Workday, iCIMS, Greenhouse, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting for front office roles within Investment Banking, specifically M&A
• Prior experience working in a search firm, combined with corporate experience

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for lateral roles across Corporate Finance — from Analysts through Vice Presidents
• Partner with hiring leaders to craft tailored recruiting strategies that attract top performers
• Build consultative relationships with internal stakeholders, offering insights and guidance on hiring best practices
• Manage up to 20 requisitions efficiently and with a focus on quality
• Collaborate with coordinators to manage interview logistics for both virtual and in-person processes
• Maintain accurate data in the applicant tracking system for seamless reporting and compliance
• Drive direct sourcing efforts and strengthen internal talent pipelines
• Participate in cross-functional recruiting projects and process improvement initiatives
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects Houlihan Lokey’s professionalism and culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees