Investment Banking Vice President | Industrials

US.020 Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

US.020 Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Vice President in the Industrials Group to lead client execution and business development primarily in M&A sell-side transactions.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of investment banking experience, overseeing financial modeling and mentoring junior staff. We offer a competitive compensation package with a base salary estimate of $250,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant investment banking experience or MBA graduates with at least 4 years of investment banking experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, valuation methodologies, and applied financial theory.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and analysis of historical and projected financial information.
• Oversee financial modeling, valuation analyses, and transaction structuring.
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate transaction execution teams.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members while ensuring high-quality analytical output.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Valuation methodologies

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Client relationship building

Education

MBA or equivalent experience

Job description

Business Unit: Corporate Finance | Industry: Industrials

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 – 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.

Industrials – Our Industrials Group continues to deliver industry‑leading results, consistently ranking among the top M&A advisors for U.S. industrial transactions. Over the past decade, we have built one of the largest and most specialized industrials platforms on Wall Street, organized around a deep, subsector‑focused coverage model. Senior bankers lead each core vertical, enabling us to provide differentiated insights, targeted strategic advice, and unparalleled access to key decision‑makers across strategic and financial buyer universes globally.

Job Description

Vice Presidents in the Industrials Group play a central leadership role in both client execution and new business development. You will work primarily on M&A sell‑side transactions and be given meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the franchise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and analysis of historical and projected financial information
• Oversee financial modeling, valuation analyses, and transaction structuring
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate transaction execution teams
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and marketing materials
• Support new business development initiatives, including pitch creation and client strategy development
• Maintain active communication with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors
• Mentor and supervise junior team members while ensuring high‑quality analytical output

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant investment banking experience or MBA graduates with at least 4 years of investment banking experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting, valuation methodologies, and applied financial theory
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to lead teams and interact effectively with senior stakeholders
• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and interested in building long‑term client relationships
• Academic or professional training in finance, accounting, or related disciplines strongly preferred

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: Base Salary:$250,000. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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