Investment Banking Associate | Technology

US.020 Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey in New York seeks an Associate for its Technology Group. You will work with senior bankers covering software and digital media, assisting on M&A and capital raises.

The position requires strong financial modeling, advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to present to senior colleagues and clients, with a focus on growth across technology sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record with a background in finance, accounting, business or economics.
• 3–4 years of investment banking experience (technology coverage preferred).
• Solid understanding of the entire sell-side M&A process, with proven experience in successfully closing deals.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical abilities, as well as a deep understanding of financial statements.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity and a desire to never stop learning.
• Keen attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work product.
• Ability to manage rapid timelines and proactively manage potential conflicts.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, make informed decisions, and act independently.
• Comfort presenting to and engaging with senior colleagues, clients, and counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior professionals covering software and digital media clients.
• Learn about end-markets including supply chain software, proptech, and education tech.
• Support teams working on M&A as well as equity/debt capital raises.
• Research economic and industry developments.
• Analyze financial statements and other investment attributes of publicly traded as well as private companies.
• Help prepare marketing materials and other presentations.
• Build relationships with clients and prospective clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Technology sector knowledge

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Job description

Business Unit: Corporate Finance Industry: Technology 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.

Corporate Finance Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of U.S. and international clients. Our experience in M&A has earned us consistent recognition throughout the industry. In 2025, LSEG ranked our firm the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions.

Job Description Technology Group

Our Technology Group is a global team and a recognized leader in providing high-quality, relationship-based advice, guiding clients through M&A and capital raise transactions.

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success, and creativity and new ideas are encouraged.

Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Group is the No. 1 technology advisor globally based on number of transactions.

Job Description

As an Associate, you will:

• Work with senior professionals covering Software and Digital Media clients
• Learn about a range of end-markets: supply chain software, proptech, education technology, HCM software, semiconductors, sports tech, etc.
• Support teams working on M&A as well as equity / debt capital raises
• Research economic and industry-specific developments
• Analyze financial statements and other investment attributes of publicly traded as well as private companies
• Help prepare marketing materials and other presentations
• Build relationships with clients and prospective clients
• Supervise and mentor junior staff

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Strong academic track record, with a background in finance, accounting, business or economics
• 3-4 years of investment banking experience (technology coverage preferred)
• Solid understanding of the entire sell-side M&A process, along with proven experience in successfully closing deals
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical abilities, as well as a deep understanding of financial statements
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high degree of intellectual curiosity and a desire to never stop learning
• Keen attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work product
• Ability to manage rapid timelines and proactively manage any potential conflicts
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, make informed decisions, and act independently
• Comfort presenting to and engaging with senior colleagues, clients, and counterparties
• Commitment to the firm and our clients

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: $175,000 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.

#LI-119454 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.