Business Unit:
Capital SolutionsIndustry:
Private Funds GroupOverview
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, 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. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.Capital Solutions
Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group comprises more than 170 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has deep senior-level relationships across the capital markets and a long track record of raising capital across varying market conditions. With deep expertise in both private and public markets, we are committed to delivering innovative, value-enhancing solutions that support long-term success for our clients.General Partner (“GP”) Advisory
Houlihan Lokey’s General Partner Advisory (“GPA”) M&A team advises private capital firms (private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure) on firm-level initiatives, including minority stake sales (“GP Stakes”), majority sales, firm-level financings and NAV loans. Founded in 2020, Houlihan’s GPA platform has quickly become one of the most active and respected advisors to private capital general partners on the street. The team has closed numerous deals over the past 5 years and is currently engaged on both sell-side and buy-side mandates on behalf of private capital firms located in the US and Europe.
General Partner Advisory is one of Houlihan’s youngest M&A investment banking businesses. The team is growing and continually accepting more and larger assignments.
Job Description
Summer Analysts will work alongside the broader GPA team on transactions that provide exposure to various clients in the private equity industry and to a range of investment banking services, including sell-side and buy-side mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic consulting. As a Summer Analyst key responsibilities will include (i) supporting the build-out of financial models, (ii) preparing client deliverables (including confidential information memorandums), and (iii) collecting /analysing market research.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
Possess basic knowledge of and a keen interest in finance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
Strong analytical and computer skills (Excel)
Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
Compensation and Benefits
Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $110,000.00 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.Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:
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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