Investment Banking Associate | Consumer, Food & Beverage

Business Unit: Corporate Finance Industry: CFR - Consumer, Food & Retail Overview Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide, with offices in the United States, 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. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 investment bank for global M&A transactions under $1 billion, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past eight consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past nine 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 Refinitiv. Corporate Finance Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related 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 2022, we were ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for all U.S. transactions. Consumer, Food & Retail Group; Food & Beverage Team Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer, Food & Retail (CFR) Group is the No. 1 Consumer M&A team globally (according to data from Refinitiv), guiding companies on their M&A, restructuring and financial advisory matters, and assists in raising debt and equity capital. In 2021, Houlihan Lokey's global CFR team completed 85 deals. The group has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to companies in the CFR industry, combining extensive market capabilities with in-depth industry knowledge to help maximize shareholder value for our clients. Within the CFR Group, Houlihan Lokey’s Chicago-based Food & Beverage team has been the No. 1 M&A advisor (according to data from Refinitiv) to the U.S. Food & Beverage sector for over 15 consecutive years. Houlihan Lokey’s Food & Beverage team executes a broad array of transaction types, predominantly sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, and private capital markets transactions. Job Responsibilities Associates in the CFR Group support new business development and investment banking engagements. Associates work on a variety of transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services, including mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts. 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 information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations; Oversee the creation of company valuation analyses and other quantitative analyses; Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements; and Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors. Basic Qualifications 3-4 years of investment banking / M&A experience, including at least 1 years as an associate, or relevant experience prior to an MBA together with at least 1 year of post-MBA investment banking experience. Preferred Qualifications Highly detail-oriented with the ability to appreciate the big picture Strong organizational skills Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple projects / competing priorities in parallel The ability to focus on best practices in terms of process, communication, and financial analysis Excellent grasp of accounting concepts Extensive experience with financial modeling Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills Ability to conduct thorough, independent research Proficiency in developing junior bankers and an orientation towards teaching / developing Salary Range 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: $175,000.00-$225,000.00 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. 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. Houlihan Lokey is a leading global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. We operate in 17 countries and are recognized as the No. 1 Investment Bank for all global M&A transactions* as well as the No. 1 Global Investment Banking Restructuring Advisor*. *Source: Refinitiv

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