Investment Banking Associate | Industrials

Houlihan Lokey · Los Angeles, CA · 3 wk ago

Finance$175k–$225k/yrFull-time

About the role

Associates are an integral part of Houlihan Lokey’s business activities and play a key role in the delivery of exceptional service to our clients. Houlihan Lokey hires Associates to work specifically as part of industry-aligned teams, assisting with a variety of investment banking services and transactions.

Responsibilities

Managing client relationships
Participating in end-to-end transaction execution including but not limited to:

Preparing confidential information memoranda, marketing, and presentation materials
Analyzing historical and projected financial information
Developing complex financial and valuation models
Cooking datarooms and managing due diligence processes
Participating in the development of recommendations to clients alongside senior bankers
Managing and supervising junior banking team members
Assisting senior bankers with the new business development process, including the development of pitch books, identifying prospective new clients, etc.

Requirements

At least three years of professional working experience
At least two years of investment banking experience
An undergraduate degree with academic distinction

Qualifications

Extensive financial modeling experience and strong analytical abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A very high degree of intellectual curiosity and the ability to think independently
The ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
The ability to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines in a highly organized manner
An independent, solutions-focused mindset

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of financial modeling software (e.g., Excel)

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.

Pay

Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here: 2026 Benefits

Schedule

This position will be based in Los Angeles and will support our Aerospace & Defense industry coverage efforts as part of our global Industrials Group.