Houlihan Lokey, Inc

2027 Financial Analyst (Class of 2027), Fund Opinions - Chicago

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field expected between December 2026 and June 2027
  • Strong accounting and financial modeling skills
  • Excellent analytical abilities
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills preferred
  • Proficient in oral and written communication
  • Strong work ethic with organizational skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and explain historical and projected financial data
  • Conduct business and financial due diligence
  • Perform industry, competitor, and sub-sector research
  • Execute complex valuation projects using various methodologies
  • Build comprehensive financial models in Excel
  • Create client and internal presentations in PowerPoint
  • Engage in business development initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity for discretionary incentive compensation
  • Support for career development
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Exposure to diverse industries and asset classes
Full Job Description
Business Unit:
Financial And Valuation Advisory
Industry:
Fund Opinions
Basic Qualifications
  • An undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field, with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
  • 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
  • A 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


Overview

As a Financial Analyst in the Fund Opinions ("FO") practice, you will join a team that focuses on complex analytics, financial models and valuation across a wide range of industries and asset classes (e.g. buyout, venture capital, credit, etc.). The group partners with other internal teams (i.e. M&A, industry groups, etc.) to deliver fairness and transaction-based 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 methods including 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/internal board review PowerPoint presentations supporting advice and opinions
  • Participate in business development initiatives
  • Support relationships with current and prospective client


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 - $100,000
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

About Houlihan Lokey, Inc

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company that is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company is a global investment bank that provides a wide range of advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. Houlihan Lokey has offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and serves a diverse range of clients, including corporations, financial sponsors, and government agencies. The company was founded in 1972 and has grown to become one of the largest independent investment banks in the world.
Learn more about Houlihan Lokey, Inc
Size
2,257 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$272.4 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+21.1%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ

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