Financial Analyst - Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services - Multiple Locations

About the role

The Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services (REVS) team at Houlihan Lokey is seeking a Financial Analyst. This role is available in our Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and New York offices.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Review and analyze complex real estate models
• Conduct market and financial research regarding real estate supply, demand, pricing and investment parameters
• Collaborate with other analysts, associates, and officers on valuation and advisory work
• Work on various client engagements, including investor and financial reporting, due diligence, and transaction opinions
• Collect, manipulate, and analyze property, market, and financial data
• Analyze historic property operating statements and lease agreements
• Prepare complex cash flow models using Excel and ARGUS software
• Estimate value of real estate investments at various levels of the capital stack
• Prepare reports and presentations to team and clients
• Assist in marketing pitches, real estate thought leadership articles, and other ad-hoc duties

Basic Qualifications

• 2-3 years of real estate industry experience, with a preference towards direct real estate valuation experience demonstrating analytical capabilities
• A strong interest in real estate advisory work (ie, valuation consulting)
• Undergraduate coursework in real estate finance, real estate valuation, or related fields
• Knowledge of real estate valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
• Strong analytical abilities
• Proficiency with Excel (particularly modeling skills, writing macros, etc.) and PowerPoint
• Experience in ARGUS is strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Possession of or progress towards real estate industry certification licenses, such as MAI, CCIM, certified general real estate appraiser
• CPA, CFA or other financial credential a plus
• Willingness to travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success
• Creativity and new ideas are encouraged
• Given substantial responsibility and encouraged to help grow the business

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: $85,000 - $105,000. 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.

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. For more information on our benefits, please visit: 2026 Benefits