Analyst/Associate, Board Advisory & Opinions - Chicago

Job Title

Analyst/Associate

Job Description

We are looking for an Analyst/Associate to be part of a dedicated team that focuses on complex analytics, financial models, and valuation and works hand-in-hand with other teams within our firm (i.e., M&A, industry groups, etc.) to deliver investment banking services to clients. Our Associates also work on stand-alone fairness, solvency, and transaction-based valuation opinions. Associates support engagements and new business development by:

• Analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information
• Performing business and financial due diligence
• Valuing companies, businesses, and securities
• Building complex financial models (e.g., to support negotiating/advocacy positions, assess cash flows of a company and/or value specific securities)
• Preparing board/special committee presentations supporting advice and opinions
• Helping pitch engagements and participating in business development initiatives
• Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients

Qualifications

• Prior investment banking, valuation, or related experience
• Advanced accounting, finance, financial modeling, and analytical abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience managing analysts or other personnel
• Be an independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Have a very strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task

• An undergraduate degree with academic distinction and/or a graduate degree
• At least one year (Analyst) and three years (Associate) of experience in financial services with at least one year of investment banking, valuation, or related experience
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

Compensation and Benefits

Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:

$100,000 - $170,000

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, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.

Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:

2026 Benefits

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.