Lateral

Lateral

Associate, Capital Solutions - Directs Pod, New York

New York, NY, USA

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$200kDetected 20 days ago
AccountingExcelValuationM&ALeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeUnderwriting

About the role

  • 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.
  • Capital Solutions Houlihan Lokey's Capital Solutions Group comprises ~200 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Houlihan Lokey's Directs Advisory Group partners with private equity sponsors and institutional investors to raise transaction-specific third-party capital.
  • We engage once a client has identified a specific deal and requires incremental capital to close, running fast-paced, competitive processes to secure the right long-term capital partners.

Requirements

  • At least three years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, private equity, or a similar advisory or buy-side role, with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Deep understanding of accounting and corporate finance, with the ability to analyze businesses and evaluate risk/return profiles.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Highly organized, proactive, and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently while collaborating with a close-knit team.
  • Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of asset-level due diligence and basic transaction processes.
  • Candidate must possess or be willing to obtain the SIE, Series 63, Series 7, and Series 79 licenses.
  • 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-$200,000
  • 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. Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:
  • 2026 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.

Compensation

  • 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-$200,000
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Directs is a fast-growing segment within Houlihan Lokey's Capital Solutions Group.

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