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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.Capital Solutions
Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group was named World’s Best and Europe’s Best for Capital Markets Advisory at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The group comprises more than 235 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has raised ~$37bn across over 140 transactions in the last twelve months*and has a presence in 18 offices and 8 countries globally. 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 Secondaries Advisory Group provides strategic advice and execution services to private equity sponsors and institutional investors navigating the fast-growing market for private equity secondary transactions. The group specializes in both LP-led and GP-led transactions. Members of the Secondaries Advisory Group work with a wide variety of private equity sponsors and institutional investors - across both industry and strategy – and work in tandem with Houlihan Lokey’s industry coverage, M&A and financial & valuation advisory.
You will
- Work side-by-side with a talented, dedicated staff of senior professionals who will provide broad exposure to the many different considerations affecting private equity liquidity needs;
- Assist with evaluating and structuring customized financing alternatives for private equity sponsors, institutional investors, and their portfolio companies;
- Gain hands-on transaction experience by playing an integral role on deal teams from the initial pitch through closing;
- Prepare marketing materials and buyer diligence materials for LP-led and GP-led secondary transactions;
- Support the transaction execution process, including the management of virtual data rooms, tracking buyer interactions and client communications, and coordinating buyer due diligence in competitive auction
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s program with a focus on finance or management, at a top tier business school or university;
- Experience in private equity, investment banking, or a related field;
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems through data-driven analysis, combined with a high level of attention to detail;
- Pro-active and resourceful attitude of solving problems independently, with the support of an experienced senior team;
- Ability to multitask and coordinate a variety of different projects with an organized approach;
- Solid understanding of private equity fundamentals, including current market dynamics, deal structures, and competitive landscape;
- Fluency in French and English, additional languages are a plus;
- Most importantly, a highly motivated, enthusiastic, team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to work hard to meet the highest standards of performance.
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.
#LI-115419Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a Master's program focused on finance or management at a top-tier business school or university
- Experience in private equity, investment banking, or a related field
- Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Proactive and resourceful approach to independently solving problems
- Ability to multitask and coordinate multiple projects in an organized manner
- Solid understanding of private equity fundamentals, market dynamics, deal structures, and competitive landscape
- Fluency in French and English
- Additional language proficiency
- Motivation, enthusiasm, teamwork, strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to work hard
Houlihan Lokey Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the investment‑banking market, with total packages aligning to leading middle‑market and boutique peers across common roles. Compensation is broadly perceived as strong relative to alternatives.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as comprehensive, with solid protection and reasonable costs. Mental‑health resources and expanded well‑being initiatives supplement the core plan.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The package includes an Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives such as fitness support, webinars, and mindfulness resources. These offerings provide added support beyond standard insurance and retirement elements.
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What We Do
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 all 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)
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