Financial Analyst, Fund Opinions - New York

Business Unit Financial And Valuation Advisory Industry Fund Opinions 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. Job Purpose Our dedicated Fund Opinions group works with financial sponsors across a range of transactions, including Continuation Vehicles, cross-fund transactions, and portfolio company mergers. The team reviews the client’s transaction, analyzes the applicable investment(s) and delivers fairness opinions and related valuation advisory services to assist its client’s transaction approval process and investor communications. The group’s clients include leading private equity, credit, venture capital, infrastructure and hedge funds. The open position is for a Financial Analyst in the New York office who will be dedicated to executing client engagements as well as growing Houlihan Lokey’s Fund Opinions practice. As a Financial Analyst, you will join a team that focuses on complex analytics, financial models and valuation across a wide range of industries and asset classes. The group frequently partners with other internal teams, including industry coverage groups and asset class specialists, to deliver fairness and valuation opinions as well as other advisory services to our clients. Responsibilities Analyze and explain historical and projected financial information. Perform business and financial due diligence. Conduct industry, competitor, and sub‑sector research. Perform complex valuation projects utilizing comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and discounted cash flow analysis. Build complex financial models in Excel to assess cash flows of a company and/or value specific securities. Prepare client and internal board review PowerPoint presentations supporting advice and opinions. Assist and support the execution of business development initiatives. Support relationships with current and prospective clients. Basic Qualifications Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. 1-3 years of investment banking, valuation or related experience. Strong accounting, finance, financial modeling and analytical abilities. Preferred Qualifications Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Intellectual curiosity and a results‑driven professional mindset. Very strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multi‑task in a deadline‑driven environment. Ability to work independently and a good team player. Compensation and Benefits Houlihan Lokey offers a competitive total compensation package, including a base salary in the range of $100,000–$120,000 and discretionary incentive compensation. The firm also provides a competitive benefits package covering health, dental, vision, retirement, and other standard benefits. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 US.020 Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc.