Investment Banking Associate | Financial Services
Job Description
Associates are primarily responsible for the creation and oversight of financial models, marketing collateral, and client presentations, in addition to 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
- 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
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 sell side experience
- Transaction experience in FIG 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 firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $175,000 - $225,000 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: 2026 Benefits
About the Role
The role involves working within the Corporate Finance and Financial Services Group at Houlihan Lokey, a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. The firm specializes in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services.
Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of accounting and finance
- Undergraduate degree
- 3+ years of Investment Banking experience
- Strong analytical/technical and qualitative abilities
Skills
- 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 sell side experience
- Transaction experience in FIG is a plus
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 - $225,000 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: 2026 Benefits