Associate – Capital Solutions

Capital Solutions

General

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. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.

Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group comprises ~200 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has deep senior-level relationships across the capital markets and a long track record of raising capital across varying market conditions. With deep expertise in both private and public markets, we are committed to delivering innovative, value-enhancing solutions that support long-term success for our clients.

Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking Group

Houlihan Lokey’s Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking Group advises public and private REITs, REOCs, developers, asset managers, investors, and other owner / operators of real estate on structuring transformational transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, spin-offs and restructurings. Houlihan Lokey’s Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Group has completed over $500 billion in transactions over the last market cycle and is the No. 1 U.S. real estate M&A advisor for transactions under $1 billion for the past three years. With local market knowledge and a global investor reach, our senior bankers can access the leading public, private and institutional real estate investors and lenders.

Public and private mergers & acquisitions;

Corporate-level and property-level capital raising and recapitalizations;

Strategic and financial advisory;

Equity and debt placements;

Restructurings; and

An Associate in the Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking Group in the New York office will work on a variety of active engagements, business development assignments, and growth initiatives. The group offers a unique opportunity for Associates to work on a variety of projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and sectors within the real estate industry. The Associate will have the following tasks:

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

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

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

Value real estate companies, businesses, and assets;

Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements; and

Portfolio and property monetizations / dispositions.

Job Description

Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors.

Basic Qualifications

An undergraduate degree, including an exemplary academic record, from an accredited institution;

Advanced accounting, finance, financial modeling and analytical abilities;

Nuanced understanding of real estate valuation theory, methodologies and applications;

An independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed;

Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask; and

A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff. 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. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, outgoing, and possess strong communication and financial analysis skills.