Executive Assistant

Business Unit:
Corporate Finance

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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As an Executive Assistant, you will have delegated authority from the Head(s) of Corporate Finance to perform advanced administrative tasks on special projects and confidential assignments directly related to significant Company matters with minimal supervision. You will exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment in prioritizing and professionally managing the Head(s)’ external contacts, and independently plan, organize and schedule work based on necessary deadlines and priorities.

• Provides administrative support to the Head(s) and their direct team in an efficient and timely manner.
• Stays informed of current projects, issues, and priorities across the line of business and takes on additional tasks as appropriate.
• Manages key Corporate Finance processes, including:
  • Event Request process review and approval up to $1,000.
  • Quarterly Business Review Process – facilitates materials and complex scheduling.
  • Innovation Submission Committee Administration – creates process, drafts communications, and advances committee objectives.
  • Performance Review Process – coordinates year‑end review meetings, manages event logistics, and provides on‑site support.
• Uses discretion in meeting acceptance, creation, and overall scheduling on behalf of assigned executives.
• Coordinates travel, accommodation, and meeting facilities; researches, negotiates, and arranges off‑site meetings, events, and dinners.
• Creates itineraries to maximize efficiency and convenience for each trip.
• Tracks potential clients and meeting opportunities in destinations.
• Submits expense reports, obtains missing receipts, and reconciles credit card statements.
• Manages event planning and on‑site execution for Corporate Finance, working with Marketing on budgets, venue selection, registration, speakers, menus, group activities, and event gifts.
• Creates company‑wide correspondences on behalf of assigned executives.
• Maintains a professional work environment, fostering a positive administrative culture.
• Assists with training and onboarding of new administrative assistants.
• Responds to requests for assistance from other business units and proactively offers support when available.

• Ensures executives’ schedules align with identified priorities, rearranging daily for efficiency.
• Coordinates and collaborates with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels to complete tasks and projects.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Minimum of five (5) years of advanced administrative experience, preferably in professional or financial services.
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective decision‑making skills; can make independent decisions with minimal direction.
• Excellent analytical skills with proactive, independent work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; works collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Advanced written communication skills with accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Clear, precise, professional communication in written and verbal formats.
• Strong business judgment in responding to client and stakeholder needs.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage project completion efficiently and timely.

Houlihan Lokey offers a competitive total compensation package, including discretionary incentive compensation. The estimated salary range for this role is $120,000 – $130,000. Benefits include a comprehensive package; detailed benefits information can be found on our 2026 Benefits page.

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.