Financial Analyst - Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services

Financial Analyst

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory.

Our Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services (REVS) team is recruiting for a new Financial Analyst. We have availability in our Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and New York offices. As a Financial Analyst, you will review and analyze complex real estate models, conduct market and financial research regarding real estate supply, demand, pricing and investment parameters; including in-market interviews, data gathering and confirmation of comparable transactions as well as utilizing data subscription sources.

The Financial Analyst will work with other Analysts, Associates, and Officers to execute valuation advisory work, often in connection with high profile real estate transactions. You will work with many leading REITs, real estate private equity firms, and real estate operators, analyzing and valuing their investments for a variety of purposes.

The Financial Analyst will work with a highly talented and dedicated staff of professionals who will give broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting real estate businesses and investors today. The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collegial and entrepreneurial and rewards Financial Analysts with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior‑level professionals.

• Work alongside Analysts, Associates, and Officers valuing commercial real estate investments across various asset classes (multifamily, retail, industrial, hospitality, and more).
• Be actively involved in various client engagements, including valuation and advisory work related to investor and financial reporting, due diligence, and transaction opinions.
• Collect, manipulate, and analyze property, market and financial data.
• Acquire knowledge of the use and capabilities of subscription data sources and software, including Costar, REIS, Green Street, Real Capital Analytics, Marshall Valuation Services, ARGUS, etc.
• Analyze historic property operating statements and analyze leases.
• Assist Associates and Officers in the preparation of complex cash flow models using Excel and/or ARGUS software, including analyzing available data to estimate revenues, costs, and rates of return.
• Estimate value of real estate investments at various levels of the capital stack, including asset‑level valuations, equity valuations, preferred equity valuations, and debt valuations.
• Prepare reports and presentations to team and clients, including graphic and written sections.
• Assist in marketing pitches, real estate thought leadership articles, and other ad‑hoc duties.

• 2-3 years of real estate industry experience, with a preference towards direct real estate valuation experience demonstrating analytical capabilities.
• A strong interest in real estate advisory work (i.e., valuation consulting).

• Undergraduate coursework in real estate finance, real estate valuation, or related fields
• Knowledge of real estate valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
• Strong analytical abilities
• Proficiency with Excel (particularly modeling skills, writing macros, etc.) and Power Point
• Experience in ARGUS is strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills
• Possession of or progress towards real estate industry certification licenses, such as MAI, CCIM, certified general real estate appraiser
• CPA, CFA or other financial credential a plus
• Willingness to travel

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,…