Investment Banking Senior Analyst | Industrials

Business Unit:Corporate FinanceIndustry:Industrials OverviewHoulihan 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. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com. Corporate FinanceHoulihan 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. Our experience in M&A has earned us consistent recognition throughout the industry. In 2025, LSEG ranked our firm the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions. Job Description Senior Analysts are an integral part of Houlihan Lokey’s business activities and play a key role in the delivery of exceptional service to our clients around the globe. Houlihan Lokey hires Analysts to work specifically as part of industry aligned teams, assisting with a variety of investment banking services and transactions. As part of our team, you will:Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial informationPerform valuations of companies and businessesCoordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactionsPrepare confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentationsAssist in the marketing and execution of existing engagementsBuild relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisorsThe 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. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.Basic QualificationsThe 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. At least 2 years of investment banking experience is requiredCoursework in accounting and finance requiredStrong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skillsA fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applicationPreferred QualificationsStrong financial and computer (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skillsDemonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff Compensation and BenefitsHoulihan 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: $110,000 - $130,000 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 here:2026 BenefitsWe 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. #LI-115314SummaryLocation: Chicago, IL, USA; Minneapolis, MN, USAType: Full time