Investment Banking Senior Analyst | FinTech

US.020 Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in New York is seeking a Senior Analyst to support corporate finance engagements, including M&A, capital raising and strategic advisory assignments within the FinTech sector.

You will contribute as a dedicated member of our transaction team, preparing analyses and materials for clients and potential buyers. The role requires robust financial modeling (LBO/DCF), a solid grasp of valuation methodologies, and the ability to communicate complex insights clearly in English.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of investment banking experience required.
• Solid understanding of the sell-side M&A process and successful deal closings.
• Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical abilities.
• Strong LBO and DCF modeling skills.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver.
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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

Investment banking experience

M&A knowledge

Valuation modeling

Financial analysis

LBO modeling

DCF modeling

Excel proficiency

English communication

Independent thinking

Multitasking

Work ethic

Education

Accounting coursework

Finance coursework

Tools

Excel

Job description

Business Unit: Corporate Finance Industry: FinTech 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

As a Senior 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 engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of investment banking experience required; A solid understanding of the sell-side M&A process, along with proven experience in successfully closing deals; Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies and applications; Prior coursework in accounting and finance required; Advanced financial modeling and analytical abilities; Strong LBO and DCF modeling skills; Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills; Understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential; Advanced knowledge of Excel; Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver; Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to multitask; Motivated and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment; Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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: $110,000-130,000 USD. 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.

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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.