Investment Banking Associate | Financial Services

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. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data‑driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. Business Unit / Industry Business Unit: Corporate Finance Industry: Financial Institutions Corporate Finance & Financial Services Group 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. The Financial Services Group is a recognized leader in M&A, financial advisory, valuation, and financial restructuring services to the financial services industry, covering specialty finance, insurance, asset and wealth management, broker‑dealers and capital markets, banking and depositories, and mortgage and related services. 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 typically 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 Strong analytical, technical, and qualitative abilities 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 FIG is a plus Compensation and Benefits The firm’s good‑faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $175,000 - $225,000. 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. Current benefits offerings can be found on the company website. Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr