Investment Banking Senior Analyst | Business Services

US.020 Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Discretionary incentive compensation

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Financial Analyst to support investment banking engagements in the Business Services Group. You will analyze financials, perform valuations, and help manage due diligence and M&A transactions.

You will prepare memoranda, presentations, and pitches, while building client relationships and coordinating with advisors and teams across sectors. A strong work ethic and 1–2 years of IB experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Coursework in accounting and finance required.
• Strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and application.
• Prior investment banking experience, at least 1–2 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial information.
• Perform valuations of companies and businesses.
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactions.
• Prepare confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations.
• Assist in the marketing and execution of existing engagements.
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent worker

Fast-paced environment

Education

Accounting coursework and Finance coursework

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Corporate Finance 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, the LSEG ranked our firm the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions.

The Business Services team has particularly strong sector practices in the areas of Environmental Services, Training & Education, Transportation & Logistics, Marketing Services, IT Services, BPO Services, Information Services, Engineering & Construction, Testing, Inspection & Certification, and Rental Service.

Role Summary

Financial Analysts in the Business Services Group support investment banking engagements and new business development efforts. They work primarily on the execution of mergers and acquisitions transactions, developing expertise and building relationships with clients in one or more sectors within the Business Services coverage universe.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial information.
• Perform valuations of companies and businesses.
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactions.
• Prepare confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations.
• Assist in the marketing and execution of existing engagements.
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Prior investment banking experience, at least 1‑2 years.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Coursework in accounting and finance required.
• Strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong financial and computer (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff.

Compensation and Benefits

Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing a competitive total compensation package, including discretionary incentive compensation. The estimated salary range for this role at the time of posting is $110,000 - $130,000; actual salary may vary based on qualifications and location. The firm also offers a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here: 2026 Benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.