Analyst​/Associate, Board & Special Committee Advisory​/Transaction Opinions - Chicago

Position: Analyst/Associate, Board & Special Committee Advisory / Transaction Opinions - Chicago
Job Summary
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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice. The Analyst/Associate will focus on complex analytics, financial models, and valuation, working closely with other teams to deliver investment banking services and support business development initiatives.

Responsibilities
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• Analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information

• Performing business and financial due diligence

• 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)

• Preparing board/special committee presentations supporting advice and opinions

• Helping pitch engagements and participating in business development initiatives

• Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients

Qualifications
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Required
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• Prior investment banking, valuation, or related experience

• Advanced accounting, finance, financial modeling, and analytical abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience managing analysts or other personnel

• 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

Preferred
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• An undergraduate degree with academic distinction and/or a graduate degree

• At least one year (Analyst) and three years (Associate) of experience in financial services with at least one year of investment banking, valuation, or related experience

• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

Company
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Houlihan Lokey is an investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, and financial restructuring. Founded in 1972, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, with a team of  employees. The company is currently Late Stage.