Investment Banking Associate | Industrials

US.020 Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

US.020 Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc. seeks an experienced Associate to assist with investment banking services. The role involves managing client relationships, executing transactions, and preparing financial documents.

Ideal candidates will have three years of professional experience, including two in investment banking, and possess strong financial modeling skills. The estimated salary range is $175,000–$225,000, varying by qualifications and location.

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional working experience.
• At least two years of investment banking experience.
• Strong analytical abilities with extensive financial modeling experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships.
• Participating in end-to-end transaction execution.
• Preparing confidential information memoranda and marketing materials.
• Analyzing historical and projected financial information.
• Developing complex financial and valuation models.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical abilities

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree with academic distinction

Job description

Associates are an integral part of Houlihan Lokey’s business activities and play a key role in the delivery of exceptional service to our clients. They work as part of industry aligned teams, assisting with a variety of investment banking services and transactions.

Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships
• Participating in end-to-end transaction execution, including:
• Preparing confidential information memoranda, marketing, and presentation materials
• Analyzing historical and projected financial information
• Developing complex financial and valuation models
• Coordinating transaction execution
• Building datarooms and managing due diligence processes
• Participating in the development of recommendations to clients alongside senior bankers
• Managing and supervising junior banking team members
• Assisting senior bankers with new business development, including pitch books and prospecting new clients

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional working experience
• At least two years of investment banking experience
• Undergraduate degree with academic distinction
• Extensive financial modeling experience and strong analytical abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Very high degree of intellectual curiosity and ability to think independently
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staffAbility to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a highly organized manner
• Independent, solutions‑focused mindset

Compensation may include base salary and discretionary incentive compensation. The estimated salary range is $175,000–$225,000, subject to variation based on qualifications, skills, and location.

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.