Strategic Valuation Analyst for M&A Opinions

Hogan Lovells; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is a leading global investment bank offering independent strategic and financial advice across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and valuation advisory. The firm emphasizes data-driven perspectives and a partnership approach.

Houlihan Lokey seeks a Financial Analyst to join a dedicated team focused on complex analytics, financial models, and valuation, collaborating with M&A and industry groups to deliver advisory services to clients.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field, with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Prior investment banking, valuation or related experience
• Strong accounting, finance, financial modeling and analytical abilities
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Be an independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Have a very strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information
• Performing business and financial due diligence
• Conducting industry and sub-sector research
• Valuing companies, businesses and securities
• Building complex financial models (e.g., to support negotiating/advocacy positions, assess cash flows of a company and/or value specific securities)
• Assisting with the preparation of board/special committee presentations supporting advice and opinions
• Participating in pitches and business development initiatives
• Supporting relationships with current and prospective clients

Skills

Accounting skills

Financial modeling

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Independent thinker

Multitasking

Education

Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Job description

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is a leading global investment bank offering independent strategic and financial advice across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and valuation advisory. The firm emphasizes data-driven perspectives and a partnership approach.

Houlihan Lokey seeks a Financial Analyst to join a dedicated team focused on complex analytics, financial models, and valuation, collaborating with M&A and industry groups to deliver advisory services to clients.