DataOps Specialist

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. seeks a Data Operations Specialist in New York to own enterprise-wide data standards and governance. The role partners with Data Operations, Technology, and business units to drive quality, resilience, and scalable data solutions across the firm.

The candidate will lead data lifecycle initiatives, improve processes, and mentor Analysts and Interns, while ensuring accurate data delivery for critical decision-making in a fast-paced investment banking environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant industry experience, with a strong preference for data operations, research, financial services operations, or similar roles.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing Data Management: Own and optimize Data Operations pipelines, with deep expertise in cleansing, and maintaining corporate structures and company-data.
• Establish best practices and standards for ongoing data management.
• Incident Management & Resolution: Lead root cause analysis, post-mortems, and the design of long-term preventative solutions to reduce operational risk.
• Knowledge Leadership: Act as a subject-matter expert in company-level data and data flows across the firm.
• Operational Excellence: Architect and drive advanced automation initiatives across Data Operations, including workflow optimization, system enhancements, data validation frameworks, monitoring solutions, and enterprise reporting.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with various teams to translate business needs into scalable operational and technical solutions.
• Process Improvement & Strategy: Identify gaps and opportunities across the data ecosystem and contribute to the long-term data strategy.

Skills

Data operations experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Business Unit: Data Strategy Group Industry: No Industry 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. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.

Scope The Data Operations Specialist is responsible for owning and advancing enterprise-wide data standards, processes, and controls. This role serves as a senior individual contributor within Data Operations, providing subject-matter expertise, operational leadership, and strategic execution across the data lifecycle. You will design and drive initiatives that improve data quality, resilience, governance, and scalability, while acting as a trusted partner to business leaders and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing Data Management: Own and optimize Data Operations pipelines, with deep expertise in cleansing, and maintaining corporate structures and company-data.
• Establish best practices and standards for ongoing data management.
• Incident Management & Resolution: Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-impact data issues. Lead root cause analysis, post-mortems, and the design of long-term preventative solutions to reduce operational risk.
• Knowledge Leadership: Act as a subject-matter expert in company-level data and data flows across the firm. Proactively leverage this knowledge to answer complex internal questions, mentor junior team members, and influence data-related decision-making.
• Operational Excellence: Architect and drive advanced automation initiatives across Data Operations, including workflow optimization, system enhancements, data validation frameworks, monitoring solutions, and enterprise reporting.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership: Partner closely with Banker Success, Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable operational and technical solutions. Influence prioritization and ensure alignment across teams.
• Process Improvement & Strategy: Identify gaps and opportunities across the data ecosystem. Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve data reliability, efficiency, and scalability, contributing to the long-term data strategy of the firm.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to Analysts and Interns. Contribute to user onboarding, documentation, and the continuous improvement of team capabilities. Management of legacy processes as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant industry experience, with a strong preference for data operations, research, financial services operations, or similar roles.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operations, investment banking, accounting, consulting, data-focused roles, and/or process improvement projects strongly preferred.
• Advanced financial and/or technical skillset, with the ability to navigate complex datasets and systems.
• Proven ability to operate independently, lead initiatives end-to-end.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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: $100,000-$110,000. 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: 2026 Benefits.

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.

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. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.