VP, Board Advisory & Opinions — Valuation & Strategy

Hogan Lovells; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey is seeking a Vice President in the Energy & Infrastructure Financial and Valuation Advisory group to lead complex analytics, model building, and client engagements. The role focuses on board advisory, fairness opinions, and valuation services across high-stakes transactions.

The ideal candidate will drive multi-project work, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with the Corporate Finance team while expanding relationships with financial sponsors and clients globally.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in financial services, including investment banking/valuation
• Experience in energy & infrastructure subsectors, ideally Oil & Gas
• Strong accounting, finance, modeling and analytical abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience managing associates, analysts or other personnel
• Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Graduate degree and distinguished undergrad are a plus

Responsibilities

• Act as a project manager on multiple simultaneous client projects
• Analyze and explain historical and projected financial information
• Perform business and financial due diligence
• Value companies, businesses and securities
• Direct associates and analysts in constructing complex financial models and analyses
• Prepare board/special committee presentations supporting advice and opinions with the Corporate Finance team
• Support business development and help pitch engagements
• Advise financial sponsors on conflict transactions, including continuation vehicles and cross-fund transactions
• Build relationships with current and prospective clients

Skills

Financial services exp

Investment banking exp

Energy & infrastructure

Advanced accounting/finance

Analytical abilities

Oral & written communication

People management

Independent thinker

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Houlihan Lokey is seeking a Vice President in the Energy & Infrastructure Financial and Valuation Advisory group to lead complex analytics, model building, and client engagements. The role focuses on board advisory, fairness opinions, and valuation services across high-stakes transactions.

The ideal candidate will drive multi-project work, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with the Corporate Finance team while expanding relationships with financial sponsors and clients globally.