Associate – Financial Sponsor Coverage Group

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in New York seeks an Associate for the Financial Sponsors Coverage Group to support senior officers in M&A advisory, financing, and capital-structure work. You will prepare materials, run analyses, and help originate new business while collaborating with product and industry teams across the firm.

The role offers upward mobility, a client-facing path over time, and a culture of collaboration and excellence at HL.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with academic distinction.
• At least three years of professional experience, preferably in investment banking, corporate development, or consulting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities and financial acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Comfort with AI tools to streamline workflows.
• Structured approach to origination and business development.
• Ability to interact with Private Equity funds and HL stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Coverage Officers with complex M&A, financing, and capital structure advisory.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, analyses, and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with product groups to deliver advisory services.
• Support origination efforts and client relationship development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Work ethic

Team collaboration

Time management

AI tools experience

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Business Unit:Financial Sponsor Coverage GroupIndustry:No IndustryOverviewHoulihan 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. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.Scope:Houlihan Lokey’s Financial Sponsors Coverage Group (FSCG) is one of the broadest and deepest in the world, with 31 senior bankers dedicated to the sponsors community. Our international team provides coverage to more than 1,900 firms across the financial sponsor landscape, located in the United States, Europe and elsewhere. The group’s mandate is to provide best-in-class advice to private equity firms, credit funds and other sources of alternative capital on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, valuations and capital structures.The Opportunity:Houlihan Lokey is seeking an Associate to support our New York-based Senior Coverage Officers within the Financial Sponsors Coverage Group. In this role, you will drive key coverage initiatives, including portfolio reviews, firmwide marketing efforts, and ultimately new business origination. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with product and industry groups across our firm to deliver comprehensive solutions. This a dynamic role with upward mobility; over time, the role is designed to become increasingly client-facing, with a strong focus on business development and cultivating long-term sponsor relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist Senior Coverage Officers in advising sponsor clients on complex M&A, financing, and capital structures, and help coordinate the full suite of Houlihan Lokey’s servicesPrepare ad hoc reports, analyses, and marketing materials to support Coverage Officers and the firm’s origination effortsCollaborate closely with Houlihan Lokey's product groups – specifically Capital Solutions (including debt & equity financings) – and industry sector bankers nationwide to deliver seamless, high-quality advisory services to clientsEmbody and promote a culture of collaboration, high performance, and integrityPrerequisitesAn undergraduate degree with academic distinctionAt least three years of professional working experience. Relevant experience in fields like investment banking, corporate development, or consulting are preferred.QualificationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsStrong analytical capabilities and financial acumenExceptional work ethicA high-impact, low-ego personality with a natural talent for collaborationThe ability to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines in a highly organized mannerComfort working with AI tools to streamline workflows and boost daily productivityA very high degree of intellectual curiosity and the ability to think independently in a fast-paced environmentA structured and rigorous approach to origination and business development; ideally direct experience in account management or relationship developmentDemonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staffMaturity and presence to interact effectively with Private Equity funds and HL stakeholdersAbility to grow our business and act entrepreneuriallyAbility to integrate smoothly into Houlihan Lokey's culture, characterized by collaboration, entrepreneurship, and excellenceCompensation and BenefitsHoulihan 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:$150,000-$175,000Actual 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:2026 BenefitsWe 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.#LI-116252