Investment Banking Analyst | Business Services

Business Unit: Corporate Finance

Industry: Business Services

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:

HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia‑Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No.

1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.

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 2024, we were ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for all U.S. transactions.

Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group offers M&A advisory, capital raising, valuation, and corporate restructurings to public and private companies. We work with companies providing professional and technology‑related services across a number of end markets and regularly collaborate with other Houlihan Lokey industry and product groups to bring the highest level of knowledge, services, and relationships to our clients.

Our team covers a broad array of sectors, with bankers dedicated to each of our primary coverage areas. We maintain deep, senior‑level relationships with major strategic and financial buyers of professional and technology‑related services companies, as well as large, public, and private company thought leaders within the industry.

As one of the leading M&A advisors in our sector, we help open doors to opportunities—whether our clients are seeking a strategic or financial partner in a change‑of‑control or minority‑investment transaction.

Financial Analysts in the Business Services Group support investment banking engagements and new business development efforts. They work primarily on the execution of mergers and acquisitions transactions, as well as develop expertise and build relationships with clients in one or more sectors within the Business Services coverage universe.

Our Business Services team has particularly strong sector practices in the areas of:

• Engineering and Infrastructure
• Facility and Residential Services
• IT Services
• Marketing Services
• Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance
• Training and Education

As part of our team, you will:

• Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial information
• Perform valuations of companies and businesses
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactions
• Prepare confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations
• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.

The ideal candidate will have prior investment banking experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment. While teamwork is essential to the firm’s success, creativity and new ideas are encouraged.

• At least one year of investment banking experience is required
• Coursework in accounting and finance is required
• Strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A fundamental understanding of valuation theory,…