Strategic M&A Associate

Houlihan Lokey; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey’s Corporate Finance team in Los Angeles seeks an Associate to support M&A transactions. You will build financial models, prepare market materials, and conduct due diligence for deals with leading clients.

The role emphasizes teamwork, high-quality analyses, and client-facing presentations. You will collaborate with senior bankers on valuation work, develop marketing decks, and contribute to deal execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and finance.
• 3+ years of Investment Banking experience.
• Strong analytical and qualitative abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on M&A transaction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and explain historical and projected financial information.
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence for M&A transactions.
• Prepare marketing materials and confidential information presentations.
• Perform valuation and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Support senior bankers on deal execution and client communications.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Investment Banking

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Excel/PowerPoint/Word

Public speaking

M&A experience

Business Services exposure

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Houlihan Lokey’s Corporate Finance team in Los Angeles seeks an Associate to support M&A transactions. You will build financial models, prepare market materials, and conduct due diligence for deals with leading clients.

The role emphasizes teamwork, high-quality analyses, and client-facing presentations. You will collaborate with senior bankers on valuation work, develop marketing decks, and contribute to deal execution in a fast-paced environment.