Investment Banking Associate | Consumer

About the role

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. Our Consumer Group supports investment banking engagements and new business development efforts, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of U.S. and international clients.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Aid 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

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have prior investment banking experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. While teamwork is essential to the firm’s success, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. At least 3 years of investment banking experience is required. Coursework in accounting and finance is also required, along with strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills. A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and application is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong financial and computer (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

Skills

The Consumer Group at Houlihan Lokey combines extensive market capabilities with in-depth industry knowledge, guiding companies on M&A, restructuring, and financial advisory matters and assisting in raising debt and equity capital. The group has a proven track record of maximizing shareholder value and completing over 135 deals globally since 2021.

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: $175,000. 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.

Pay

The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $175,000. 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.

Schedule

The Consumer Group at Houlihan Lokey operates in a fast-paced environment, requiring flexibility and adaptability. Hours may vary depending on project demands.