Investment Banking Associate | M&A

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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 MA transactions, the No. 1 MA 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 MA 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 MA 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 MA advisors on the street, 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

Associates in the Corporate Finance Group are part of the investment banking engagements and new business development efforts. They work primarily on the execution of MA and private market Capital Raising transactions, as well as develop expertise and build relationships with clients. 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 MA and Capital Raising 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. Associates 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

• A well rounded educational background from a top-tier educational institution

• Strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and application

• Prior investment banking experience is essential

• Strong financial and MS Office (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, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.