Investment Banking Analyst | Mergers Acquisitions | Corporate Finance

Business Unit:
Corporate Finance
Industry:
GEN - General
Overview
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, 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.
Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past seven consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past eight consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.
Corporate Finance
Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in Capital Raising, Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Activist Shareholder and Takeover Defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of global clients. Our experience in Capital Raising & M&A has earned us consistent recognition throughout the industry.
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 professional and technology-related services companies, as well as large, public, and private company thought leaders within the industry.
As one of the leading Capital Raising & 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.
Job Description
Financial Analysts in the Corporate Finance Group are part of the investment banking engagements and new business development efforts. They work primarily on the execution of Capital Raising & M&A transactions, as well as develop expertise and build relationships with clients in one or more sectors within the company’s coverage universe. As part of our team, you will:
Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial information;
Perform valuations of companies and businesses;
Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute Capital Raising & M&A transactions;
Prepare confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations;
Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements; and
Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors.
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.
Basic Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have prior investment banking experience, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. While teamwork is essential to the firm’s success, creativity and new ideas are encouraged.
Preferred Qualifications
An Engineering/Finance degree from a leading educational institution required
Strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills
A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and application
Prior investment banking experience is preferred but not essential
Strong financial and computer (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, ****** orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.