Investment Banking Associate | Technology; Digital Infrastructure

Overview

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 unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals.

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Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of U.S. and international clients. Our experience in M&A has earned us consistent recognition throughout the industry. In 2025, LSEG ranked our firm the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions.

Our Technology Group is a global team and recognized leader in providing high-quality, relationship-based advice to clients whose businesses offer Software and Digital Media solutions. We have an extensive track record of working with domestic and international clients and delivering creative, effective, and successful outcomes based on our deep understanding of our clients, their business models, and the markets in which they operate.

The Digital Infrastructure team has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital raising, restructuring, and valuation. A trusted advisor, the group combines extensive market capabilities with in-depth industry knowledge to help clients maximize shareholder value across a variety of verticals, including Broadband, Data Centers, Towers & Wireless Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure Services, Communication Software and Satellite.

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success, and creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Analysts are given substantial responsibility and encouraged to help us grow our business. They work on transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services, including a predominant M&A focus and private placements across equity and debt.

• Prepare, analyze, and explain historical and projected financial information
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactions
• Prepare marketing materials, confidential information presentations, management presentations, and other presentations as needed
• Perform valuation and ad hoc financial analyses
• Assist in the marketing and execution of existing engagements
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors
• Communicate effectively with all members of the team, including the supervision and mentoring of junior staff members

• You will have a strong academic track record
• 3-5 years of investment banking experience within either an M&A generalist or industry team
• A solid understanding of the sell-side M&A process, along with proven experience in successfully closing deals
• Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies and applications
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical abilities;
  Strong LBO and DCF modeling skills
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to multitask
• Motivated and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment