Investment Banking Analyst | Consumer, Food & Retail

Business Unit:

Corporate Finance

Industry:

CFR - Consumer, Food & Retail

Overview

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. 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 investment bank for global M&A transactions under $1 billion, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past eight consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past nine consecutive 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 Refinitiv.

Corporate Finance

Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of U.S. and international clients. Our experience in M&A has earned us consistent recognition throughout the industry. In 2023, we were ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for all U.S. transactions.

Consumer, Food & Retail Group

Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer, Food & Retail (CFR) Group is the No. 1 Consumer M&A team globally (according to data from Refinitiv), guiding companies on their M&A, restructuring and financial advisory matters, and assists in raising debt and equity capital. In 2021, Houlihan Lokey's global CFR team completed 85 deals. The group has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to companies in the CFR industry, combining extensive market capabilities with in-depth industry knowledge to help maximize shareholder value for our clients.

Job Description

Financial Analysts in the Corporate Finance Group are part of the investment banking engagements and new business development efforts. They work primarily on the execution of Capital Raising & M&A transactions, as well as develop expertise and build relationships with clients in one or more sectors within the company’s coverage universe.

As part of our team, you will:

• Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial information;

• Perform valuations of companies and businesses;

• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute Capital Raising & M&A transactions;

• Prepare confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations;

• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements; and

• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors.

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. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have one year of prior investment banking analyst experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in investment banking required or similar experience is highly recommended

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Undergraduate coursework in accounting and finance

• Strong analytical capabilities

• A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications

• Strong financial and computer (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

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:

$105,000.00-$125,000.00

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.

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