Business Unit:Capital Solutions
Industry:General
Job DescriptionHoulihan Lokey's Capital Solutions Group originates, structures, and executes private and public debt and equity financings on behalf of the firm's corporate and private equity clients across numerous industries. Associates work on transactions that provide exposure to various financing products, techniques and applications, such as bank debt / senior loans, second-lien debt, unitranche debt, mezzanine debt and equity / equity-linked securities for a variety of situations, including growth capital, leveraged buyouts (LBOs), acquisition financing, refinancings, dividend recapitalizations and special situations.
Houlihan Lokey's West Palm Beach office is a newly established office of the Capital Solutions Group. Members of the Capital Solutions Group work closely with a range of sponsor-backed, public and privately-owned clients, as well as Houlihan Lokey's industry coverage, M&A and financial restructuring teams.
As a generalist Associate on the Private Credit Solutions team, you will work across the Business Services, Consumer, Industrial and Technology industries.
You will- Work side-by-side with a talented, dedicated staff of senior professionals;
- Assist with evaluating and structuring customized financing alternatives for private equity and corporate clients;
- Interact with a variety of investors, including banks, private credit funds, hybrid capital funds, junior capital funds, hedge funds, asset managers, and family offices;
- Gain hands-on transaction experience by playing an integral role on deal teams from the initial pitch through closing;
- Develop general corporate finance and valuation skills relevant to raising capital, while building a detailed understanding of key developments in the debt and equity capital markets; and
- Interact with a broad range of businesses across different industries and with unique capital needs.
- The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collegial and entrepreneurial, and, as such, rewards financial analysts with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate would possess the following qualities and background:
- Three years of relevant work experience in similar roles within investment banking / private equity / corporate roles (credit underwriting, debt structuring and syndication, lending, or M&A experience preferred, but not required)
- One internal promotion at their existing employer
- Undergraduate degree (business/economics degree preferred, but not required) and/or MBA from a strong academic institution
- Top academic performer and a quick learner capable of performing in an unstructured environment
Basic Qualifications- Proven accounting, finance, financial modeling, and analytical abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
- Very strong work ethic and careful attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and a proven self-starter
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:
$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:
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