Investment Banking Experienced Analyst | Consumer

Houlihan Lokey; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey is seeking an Analyst to support corporate finance engagements in our Dallas, TX office. You will assist with M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory assignments, preparing financial analyses and valuation work under supervision.

The ideal candidate has up to 1 year of related investment banking experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. A collaborative, fast-paced environment awaits with meaningful client exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of investment banking experience preferred.
• Exposure to M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory projects is a plus.
• Strong accounting and financial statement analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and explain financial information of a given company and related companies within the respective industry.
• Perform valuations of companies using traditional valuation methodologies.
• Prepare confidential offering memorandums, management presentations, buyers lists, marketing pitches, and assist in the marketing and planning of engagements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Strong work ethic

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Unit:Corporate FinanceIndustry:ConsumerOverviewHoulihan 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 FinanceHoulihan 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.Consumer GroupHoulihan Lokey's Consumer Group is a leading advisor to consumer companies across a broad range of sectors, including franchise and multi-unit services, consumer health, food and beverage, consumer products, active lifestyle, out of home entertainment, pet, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer businesses.Recognized as one of the most active consumer M&A practices in the industry, the group combines deep sector expertise, extensive buyer relationships, and global execution capabilities to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Professionals on the team work closely with senior bankers and clients on complex, high-profile transactions, benefiting from significant responsibility, meaningful client exposure, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.Job DescriptionAs an Analyst, you will work on corporate finance engagements. The group's engagements principally include M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory assignments. As a dedicated member of our transaction team, you will be responsible for supporting these assignments, with the following responsibilities:Prepare, analyze and explain financial information of a given company and related companies within the respective industry;Perform valuations of companies using traditional valuation methodologies;Prepare confidential offering memorandums, management presentations, buyers lists, marketing pitches, and assist in the marketing and planning of engagementsBasic QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months of prior investment banking experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. While teamwork is essential to the firm’s success, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged.Preferred QualificationsOne year of relevant work experience in similar roles within investment banking (M&A experience preferred, but not required)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsUndergraduate coursework in accounting and finance requiredStrong analytical capabilitiesA fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applicationsStrong financial and computer skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staffCompensation 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:$120,000Actual 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-115909