Financial Services M&A Associate — High-Impact Banking

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in Chicago seeks experienced Associates for the Corporate Finance group to join four-person deal teams.

You will create and oversee financial models, marketing collateral, and client presentations, and perform research and analyses to support new business generation and M&A execution. Associates work closely with a Managing Director, Vice President, and Financial Analyst, gaining meaningful responsibility in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that emphasizes

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and finance.
• 3+ years of Investment Banking experience
• Strong analytical/technical and qualitative abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple project deliverables simultaneously
• Extensive operational financial modeling and valuation experience
• Hands-on M&A sell side experience
• Transaction experience in FIG is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and explain historical and projected financial information
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactions
• Prepare marketing materials, confidential information presentations, management presentations, and other presentations as needed
• Perform valuation and ad hoc financial analyses
• Assist in the marketing and execution of existing engagements
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors
• Communicate effectively with all members of the team, including the supervision and mentoring of junior staff members

Skills

Advanced accounting and finance

Analytical/technical abilities

Verbal and written communication

Public speaking and presentations

Fast-paced environment adaptability

M&A and sell-side experience

FIG transaction experience (nice-to-h#

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in Chicago seeks experienced Associates for the Corporate Finance group to join four-person deal teams.

You will create and oversee financial models, marketing collateral, and client presentations, and perform research and analyses to support new business generation and M&A execution. Associates work closely with a Managing Director, Vice President, and Financial Analyst, gaining meaningful responsibility in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that emphasizes