Analyst/Associate, Board & Special… at Houlihan Lokey · Chicago

Summary: Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice. The Analyst/Associate will focus on complex analytics, financial models, and valuation, working closely with other teams to deliver investment banking services and support business development initiatives. Responsibilities: - Analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information - Performing business and financial due diligence - Valuing companies, businesses, and securities - Building complex financial models (e.g., to support negotiating/advocacy positions, assess cash flows of a company and/or value specific securities) - Preparing board/special committee presentations supporting advice and opinions - Helping pitch engagements and participating in business development initiatives - Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients Required Qualifications: - Prior investment banking, valuation, or related experience - Advanced accounting, finance, financial modeling, and analytical abilities - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Experience managing analysts or other personnel - Be an independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment - Have a very strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task Preferred Qualifications: - An undergraduate degree with academic distinction and/or a graduate degree - At least one year (Analyst) and three years (Associate) of experience in financial services with at least one year of investment banking, valuation, or related experience - A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff Required Skills: Financial modeling, Valuation, Investment banking Important Skills: Analytical abilities Nice-to-Have Skills: Multi-tasking, Oral communication, Written communication, Problem solving, Organizational skills Benefits: Discretionary incentive compensation, Competitive benefits package