Associates in the Business Services Group support investment banking engagements and new business development efforts. Associates support 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. In New York, the Business Services team has particularly strong sector practices in Environmental Services, Transportation & Logistics, Facilities Management and HR Services.  As part of our team, you will:

• Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial information;

• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactions;

• Prepare confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations;

• Value companies and businesses;

• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements; and

• 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. Associates are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualities and background:

• At least two years of investment banking experience; no Class of 2019 graduates, please

• Advanced accounting, finance, financial modeling and analytical abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Be an independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed

• Have a very strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask

  Additional consideration will be given to candidates who possess:

• An undergraduate degree with academic distinction

• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

Scope

Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, valuation, and other related financial 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 2018, 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.

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