Corporate

Associate – Financial Sponsor Coverage Group

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$225kDetected 19 days ago

Account ManagementBusiness DevelopmentValuationM&ACommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

Houlihan Lokey is seeking an experienced Associate to support our Los Angeles-based Senior Coverage Officers within the Financial Sponsors Coverage Group.
In this role, you will drive key coverage initiatives, including portfolio reviews, firmwide marketing efforts, and ultimately new business origination.
Additionally, you will collaborate closely with product and industry groups across our firm to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Comfort working with AI tools to streamline workflows and boost daily productivity
A very high degree of intellectual curiosity and the ability to think independently in a fast-paced environment
ideally direct experience in account management or relationship development
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
Ability to grow our business and act entrepreneurially
Ability to integrate smoothly into Houlihan Lokey's culture, characterized by collaboration, entrepreneurship, and excellence
An undergraduate degree with academic distinction

At least five years of professional working experience.
Relevant experience in fields like investment banking, corporate development, or consulting are preferred.

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 - $225,000
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.

Assist Senior Coverage Officers in advising sponsor clients on complex M&A, financing, and capital structures, and help coordinate the full suite of Houlihan Lokey's services
Prepare ad hoc reports, analyses, and marketing materials to support Coverage Officers and the firm's origination efforts

This a dynamic role with upward mobility; over time, the role is designed to become increasingly client-facing, with a strong focus on business development and cultivating long-term sponsor relationships.

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