Investment Banking Associate

Business Unit: Corporate Finance Industry: Healthcare Overview 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. Houlihan Lokey’s transaction volumes provide differentiated, data‑driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. Medical Technology The Medical Technology team has been experiencing rapid growth and is looking for talented associates who will be immediately additive to the group. The team focuses on medical products, medical contract manufacturing, broader outsourced medical services, life science tools and diagnostics. While medical device experience is a plus, broader healthcare, business services, or industrials M&A experience would also be suitable. Transaction work is approximately 90% sell‑side M&A and 10% debt and equity financing. Job Description Associates are primarily responsible for the creation and oversight of financial models, marketing collateral, and client presentations, in addition to performing research and various analyses in support of new business generation and the execution of M&A transactions. Associates are afforded meaningful responsibility and are generally members of four‑person deal teams comprising a Managing Director, Vice President, Associate, and Financial Analyst. Responsibilities Prepare, analyze, and explain historical and projected financial information Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactions Prepare marketing materials, confidential information presentations, management presentations, and other presentations as needed Perform valuation and ad hoc financial analyses Assist in the marketing and execution of existing engagements Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors Communicate effectively with all members of the team, including the supervision and mentoring of junior staff members Basic Qualifications Advanced knowledge of accounting and finance Undergraduate degree 3+ years of Investment Banking experience Preferred Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong financial and computer skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) Excellent public speaking and presentation skills Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple project deliverables simultaneously Extensive operational financial modeling and valuation experience Hands‑on M&A sell‑side experience Transaction experience in Healthcare is a plus Compensation and Benefits Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include discretionary incentive compensation. The firm’s good‑faith estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $175,000–$200,000. Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled. Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package; our current benefits offerings can be found on the 2026 Benefits page. Equal Opportunity Employer Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr