What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Banking Associate | Technology (Software) position at Houlihan Lokey?
Business Unit:
Corporate Finance
Industry:
TECH - Technology
Overview
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, 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 global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past nine consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past ten consecutive 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 (formerly Refinitiv).
Corporate Finance
Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for a broad range of clients, and our experience in M&A has earned us recognition throughout the industry. In 2024, LSEG (formerly Refinitiv) ranked our firm the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions.
Technology Group
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 environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success, and creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Associates 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.
Responsibilities
As an Associate, you will:
- Prepare, analyse, and help explain historical and projected financial information
- Create financial models
- Coordinate and perform business due diligence
- Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and marketing pitches
- Value companies and businesses
- Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements
- Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients, professional advisors, and other stakeholders
- Supervise and mentor junior staff
Requirements / Qualifications
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is results-driven and entrepreneurial. As such, it rewards top performers with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients.
The following qualifications/skills are required:
- You will have a strong academic track record
- 3-4 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
Compensation and Benefits
Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:
$175,000.00-$225,000.00
Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.
Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:
2025 Benefits
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.
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Salary : $175,000 - $225,000
