Analyst/Associate, Board Advisory & Opinions - Atlanta

US.020 Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US.020 Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc. is seeking a Financial Analyst and an Associate to join its dynamic team. Both positions focus on financial modeling, valuation, and analytics to deliver investment banking services, requiring strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and collaboration with various teams within the firm.

The estimated salary range for these roles is $100,000 - $170,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least one year of prior investment banking, valuation or related experience.
• Strong accounting, finance, financial modeling and analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information.
• Conducting industry and sub‑sector research.
• Building complex financial models.
• Preparing board/special committee presentations supporting advice and opinions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field

Job description

Business Unit

Financial And Valuation Advisory

Industry

Transaction Opinions

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data‑driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals.

Scope

Our Board & Special Committee Advisory group provides advice to board of directors and special committees in valuing complex businesses and securities, understanding and structuring critical transaction issues, advising on alternatives, and rendering transaction opinions. The group primarily focuses on complex situations, related‑party transactions, and other corporate governance issues for board of directors and special committees. Our dedicated Transaction Opinions group delivers fairness, solvency, and valuation advisory services across a variety of situations including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures/spin‑offs, SPACs/PIPEs, recapitalizations, restructurings, and activist shareholder situations.

Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to be part of a dedicated team that focuses on complex analytics, financial models and valuation – and works hand‑in‑hand with other teams within our firm (i.e. M&A, industry groups, etc.) to deliver investment banking services to clients. Our Financial Analysts also work on stand‑alone fairness, solvency and transaction‑based valuation opinions.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information
• Performing business and financial due diligence
• Conducting industry and sub‑sector research
• 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)
• Assisting with the preparation of board/special committee presentations supporting advice and opinions
• Participating in pitches and business development initiatives
• Supporting relationships with current and prospective clients

Qualifications

• At least one year of prior investment banking, valuation or related experience
• Strong accounting, finance, financial modeling and analytical abilities
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 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
• Additional consideration for candidates who possess an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field, with academic distinction
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

Associate

We are looking for an Associate to be part of a dedicated team that focuses on complex analytics, financial models, and valuation – and works hand‑in‑hand with other teams within our firm (i.e., M&A, industry groups, etc.) to deliver investment banking services to clients. Our Associates also work on stand‑alone fairness, solvency, and transaction‑based valuation opinions.

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

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
• Additional consideration for candidates who possess an undergraduate degree with academic distinction and/or a graduate degree
• At least three years of experience in financial services with at least one year of investment banking, valuation, or related experience
• Demonstrated 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, which may include discretionary incentive compensation. The firm’s estimated salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $100,000 - $170,000. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Current benefits offerings can be found on the company website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.