Analyst​/Associate, Board Advisory & Opinions - Atlanta

Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to be part of a dedicated team that focuses on complex analytics, financial models, and valuation – and works hand-in-hand with other teams within our firm (i.e. M&A, industry groups, etc.) to deliver investment banking services to clients. Our Financial Analysts also work on stand-alone fairness, solvency, and transaction-based valuation opinions.

• Financial Analysts support engagements and new business development by:
• 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; and
• Supporting relationships with current and prospective clients.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and background:
• At least one year of 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
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates who possess:
• An undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field, with academic distinction;
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

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:

$100,000 - $170,000

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, as well as the service line and 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.