Business Unit:
Corporate Finance
Industry:
Business Services
Job Description
Associates are primarily responsible for the creation and oversight of financial models, marketing materials, internal and external presentations, as well as performing research and various analyses in support of new business generation and the execution of M&A transactions. Associates are afforded meaningful responsibility and are generally members of four-person deal teams, comprising a Managing Director, Vice President, Associate, and Financial Analyst.
As part of our team, you will:
Prepare, analyze, and explain historical and projected financial information
Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactions
Prepare marketing materials, confidential information presentations, management presentations, and other presentations as needed
Perform valuation and ad hoc financial analyses
Assist in the marketing and execution of existing engagements
Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors
Communicate effectively with all members of the team, including the supervision and mentoring of junior staff members
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm27s 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.
Basic Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of accounting and finance
Undergraduate degree
3+ years of Investment Banking experience
Strong analytical/technical and qualitative abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong financial and computer skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple project deliverables simultaneously
Extensive operational financial modeling and valuation experience
Hands-on M&A experience
Transaction experience in Business Services is a plus
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 firm27s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:
$200,000 - $250,000
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 candidate27s 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
