Associate - Capital Solutions - Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure, New York

Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking Group

Houlihan Lokey's Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking Group advises public and private REITs, REOCs, developers, asset managers, investors, and other owner/operators of real estate on structuring transformational transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, spin-offs, and restructurings. Houlihan Lokey's Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Group has completed over $500 billion in transactions over the last market cycle and is the No. 1 U.S. real estate M&A advisor for transactions under $1 billion for the past three years. With local market knowledge and a global investor reach, our senior bankers can access the leading public, private, and institutional real estate investors and lenders.

More specifically, we offer objective, unbiased advice involving the following:

• Public and private mergers & acquisitions;
• Corporate-level and property-level capital raising and recapitalizations;
• Strategic and financial advisory;
• Equity and debt placements;
• Restructurings; and
• Portfolio and property monetizations/dispositions.

Job Description

An Associate in the Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking Group in the New York office will work on a variety of active engagements, business development assignments, and growth initiatives. The group offers a unique opportunity for Associates to work on a variety of projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and sectors within the real estate industry. The Associate will have the following tasks:

• Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial information;
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A and capital raising transactions;
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations;
• Value real estate companies, businesses, and assets;
• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements; and
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors.

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualities and background:

• An undergraduate degree, including an exemplary academic record, from an accredited institution;
• Advanced accounting, finance, financial modeling, and analytical abilities;
• Nuanced understanding of real estate valuation theory, methodologies, and applications;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience interacting with clients and/or potential investors;
• An independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed;
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to multitask; and
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff.

Teamwork is essential to the firm's success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Associates are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, outgoing, and possess strong communication and financial analysis skills.

Candidates must have a strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory, keen analytical capabilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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:

$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 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.