Houlihan Lokey, Inc

Financial Analyst (Class of 2027) - Capital Solutions, Los Angeles Private Debt Advisory

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

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
  • Basic knowledge and enthusiasm for corporate finance
  • Strong qualitative analysis skills with the ability to manage a workstream independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic and leadership qualities

Responsibilities

  • Create marketing materials including Confidential Information Memoranda (CIM) and financial models
  • Lead counterparty diligence processes and coordinate management meetings
  • Structure and negotiate financing agreements to close deals
  • Collaborate with team members on live transactions across diverse types
  • Gain experience in acquisition financing, recapitalizations, and special situations

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package including discretionary incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits offerings
  • Opportunity for exciting career development
  • Exposure to diverse and complex transaction types
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
Full Job Description
Business Unit:
Capital Solutions
Industry:
No Industry
Job Description

Private Capital Markets transaction processes involve similar stages to M&A deals, e.g. creating marketing materials (CIM, three-statement financial model), spearheading counterparty diligence, coordinating management meetings, and ultimately structuring/negotiating the financing to close. Financial Analysts will gain valuable experience with respect to (i) technical proficiency in cash flow and three-statement modeling, (ii) organizational skills and experience running investor outreach processes, and (iii) superior understanding of capital structure and the private credit and private equity capital markets.

Analysts will work alongside their team on live deals across a variety of transaction types, including acquisition financing for leveraged buyouts, dividend recapitalizations, refinancings, growth capital and distressed and special situations.

Required Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's and/or master's degree with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
  • Possess basic knowledge of and a keen interest in corporate finance
  • Strong qualitative analysis skills and ability to own a workstream end-to-end
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and leadership skills


Preferred Qualifications
  • A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
  • Strong analytical and computer skills (Excel)
  • Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

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:
$110,000
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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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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