United States Job Openings

Houlihan Lokey

Investment Banking Associate | Technology, Digital Infrastructure

Boston

FULL TIME

August 28, 2024

Business Unit:

Corporate Finance

Industry:

TECH - Technology

Overview

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services.

Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past six consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past seven consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.

Corporate Finance

The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities.

Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 most active global M&A advisor, the No. 1 most active advisor to private equity globally, the most active technology advisor in the world as well as a global leader in industrials, business services, consumer, food and retail, healthcare and financial services M&A (according to data provided by Mergermarket and Pitchbook).

As trusted advisors, our industry-specific investment banking groups provide us with a deep understanding of our client’s business and positioning before we are even engaged in a transaction. Combined with this market penetration is our international presence throughout Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Scope

Our Technology Group is a global team and recognized leader in providing high-quality, relationship-based advice to clients whose businesses offer data and analytics solutions. The opportunity is to work as part of our Digital Infrastructure team within our Technology group. Our Digital Infrastructure team is one of the leading advisors to the Digital Infrastructure sector across the US and Europe. Our Digital Infrastructure team is focused on enabling the infrastructure to support the continued revolution in data storage and transmission. We have an extensive track record of working with both domestic and international clients and delivering creative, effective, and successful outcomes based on our deep understanding of our clients, their business models, and the markets in which they operate.

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s 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. Associates work on transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services, including M&A, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.

Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will:

Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial information
Create financial models
Coordinate and perform business due diligence
Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
Value companies and businesses
Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements
Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients, professional advisors and other stakeholders
Supervise junior staff members in financial analyses
Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements

Requirements / Qualifications

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is results-driven and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards top performers with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients.

The following qualifications are required:

You will have a strong academic track record and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent degree
3-4 years of investment banking experience within either an M&A generalist or industry team
Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies, and applications
Advanced financial modelling and analytical abilities; Strong LBO and DCF modelling skills
Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
Understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential
Strong knowledge of Excel
Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed
Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask is crucial
Motivated and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range

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:

$175,000.00-$225,000.00

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.

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.

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