Description

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, valuations and opinions, and financial restructuring. Our clients range from privately held companies to large corporations, as well as governments, private equity firms, hedge funds and other financial stakeholders. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $2 billion in 2009 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations For more information, visit www.HL.com.

Houlihan Lokey established its European presence in 2002 when it opened its London office; the Paris and Frankfurt offices opened in 2005 and 2006, respectively. The firm has approximately 150 dedicated professionals in its three European offices and plans to continue to grow each of its practices.

Our experience and reputation as advisors in sophisticated multi-national transactions has proven invaluable for clients doing business across different jurisdictions. We have advised on major assignments in most Western European countries, and are increasingly working with clients in Eastern Europe, Russia and the Gulf countries.Our Corporate Finance practice has advised on more than 100 European transactions with a combined value of more than $75 billion, including several transformative deals for major FTSE 100 companies.

Financial Restructuring Group

Houlihan Lokey has one of the largest, most experienced dedicated financial restructuring practice of any investment banking firm worldwide. In 2009, our Financial Restructuring Group worked on more than 150 restructuring-related transactions on behalf of highly leveraged companies and secured and unsecured creditor groups. Our professionals are dedicated to financial restructuring engagements in our offices throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

Our Financial Restructuring Group was recently recognised as Global Restructuring House of 2009 and EMEA Restructuring House of 2009 by International Financing Review (IFR) magazine, and was also voted Best Loan Restructuring Adviser of 2009 by the readers of Euroweek magazine.

Since 2000, we have advised major parties-in-interest in virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies. Notable engagements include Lehman Brothers, WorldCom, General Motors and Enron. In the past 10 years, we have advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion. In many cases, we helped our clients avoid insolvency altogether.

In Europe, the firm has been a pioneer in many restructurings, and a number of our deals have attracted media attention. Selected European restructurings on which we have advised include Ineos, Monier, , EN+, Schoeller Arca, Gate Gourmet, , EuroDisney and Eurotunnel.

Our group of 55 dedicated Financial Restructuring specialists across Europe employs an interdisciplinary approach to engagements and is accustomed to evaluating complex, highly leveraged businesses in short timeframes. We are also a recognised leader in achieving merger and acquisition transactions for distressed companies, both in and out of bankruptcy court.

Job Description

Financial analysts in the Financial Restructuring Group will work on transactions that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and industries, including creditor- and debtor-side restructurings and distressed mergers & acquisitions. Financial analysts will participate in

• advising in both in and out-of-court restructurings
  
• debt and equity financings
  
• distressed M&A advisory services
  
• special-situation principal investing
  
• supporting complex negotiations
  
  

Houlihan Lokey provides a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment. We reward financial analysts with substantial responsibilities, interaction with senior-level professionals, and live engagements. Typically, financial analysts are members of deal teams comprising at least one managing director, vice president and associate.

Qualifications

A BA or BS (BSc) degree in finance, accounting, business or applied economics. Other degrees may be considered, but strong quantitative skills and course work in accounting and finance are required. A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications is essential, as are strong financial and computer skills. Strong analytical abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff are required.

Most important, we seek to attract dedicated, team-oriented candidates with a deep desire to win, a strong work ethic and a willingness to make sacrifices in order to uphold the highest standards of performance.

Our Paris office is actively hiring; we will consider all candidates, but are especially seeking applications from candidates who have a demonstrated interest through background, language or time spent living in the region. Fluency in written and spoken French is mandatory.

Please submit a CV and cover letter to FAFRGPA@HL.com.

Description

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $3 billion in 2009 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. Notable engagements cover numerous sectors and virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, WorldCom and Enron. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations. For more information, visit www.HL.com.

Corporate Finance and the Industrials Group

Houlihan Lokey’s Corporate Finance Group focuses primarily on mergers, acquisitions, financings and divestitures. With our global reach and in-depth knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries, we have the breadth and targeted expertise that leads to solid client service. Houlihan Lokey’s Corporate Finance Group consists of industry-specific investment banking groups that give us a deep understanding of a client’s business and positioning before we are even engaged in a transaction. Combined with this market penetration is our international presence, which consists of 14 offices throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

With our wide universe of contacts and capital sources, we can help identify the parties that are best suited to a transaction in order to obtain the most favorable terms available for our clients. At the same time, we dedicate senior-level attention to every deal we pursue and strive to continually create outstanding results for clients.

Our attributes and abilities have made us a preferred financial advisor to companies of all sizes. Thomson Reuters ranked Houlihan Lokey the No. 1 M&A advisor for transactions under $3 billion in the United States last year. As a leading M&A advisor to the middle market, we demonstrate an ability to execute transactions during all types of financial climates.

Houlihan Lokey’s Industrials Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, as well as capital raising, restructuring and financial advisory services. Our Industrials Group had a record year again in 2009 and was ranked by Thomson Reuters as the No. 1 M&A advisor for all U.S. industrial transactions.

Over the past decade, we have built one of the largest industrials groups. We cover the entire industrials market from a ground-up, subsector-specific model, with senior-level bankers dedicated to each of our primary coverage areas:

• Automotive & Transportation
  
• Capital Goods
  
• Chemicals
  
• Industrial & Environmental Technologies
  
• Metals & Mining
  
• Plastics & Packaging
  
  

Job Description

The open position is based in our Chicago office. New associates work on transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services, including mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings and leveraged buyouts. In the Industrials Group, associates’ responsibilities consist of supporting new business development and investment banking engagements, including

• Preparing, analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information;
  
• Coordinating and performing business due diligence and executing M&A transactions;
  
• Preparing confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations;
  
• Valuing companies and businesses;
  
• Helping to market and plan engagements;
  
• Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors; and
  
• Supervising junior staff members in the production of industry publications, research and financial analyses.
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have demonstrated interest in industrials, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting. The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial; 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 skills in financial analysis. Candidates must have a strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory, keen analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• MBA with significant course work in accounting and finance.
  
• Class of 2009 and 2010 graduates preferred.
  
  

Please e-mail cover letter with resume to AssocBIGCH@HL.com.

Description

Overview
Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $3 billion in 2009 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. Notable engagements cover numerous sectors and virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, WorldCom and Enron. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations. For more information, visit www.HL.com.

Financial Advisory Services: Houlihan Lokey is a leading, international financial advisor with an established reputation for objectivity and integrity. Our reputation, coupled with nearly 40 years of leadership in the field of valuation, gives confidence to those who depend on our services—such as business owners, boards of directors, special committees and companies in their interactions with auditors, regulators and other constituencies. In 2009, we worked on more than 750 financial advisory assignments, and we were ranked the No. 1 M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In these times of heightened regulatory oversight, clients can rely on our stability, integrity, technical leadership and global full-service capabilities in a number of financial advisory services, including:

FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES

• Transaction Opinions & Advisory
  • Fairness Opinions
  • Solvency Opinions
  • Valuation Opinions
    
    
• Tax & Financial Reporting Valuation
  • Purchase Price Allocation
  • Goodwill Impairment
  • Equity-Based Compensation
  • Transfer Pricing for Tax Purposes
  • Fresh-Start Accounting
  • Hedge Funds
    
    
• Financial Consulting
  • Portfolio Valuation Services
  • INSOURCE Corporate Development Services™
  • Business Analytics & Transfer Pricing
  • Derivatives Valuation & Risk Management
  • Financial Expert Opinions
  • ERISA and ESOPs
  • Estate and Gift Tax Valuations

Job Description: An experienced financial analyst position is available in Financial Advisory Services’ (FAS) Dispute Resolution and Financial Expert Opinions practice. Financial analysts in our FAS business play a key role on our engagement teams, which typically comprise at least one managing director, vice president and associate. As a financial analyst in the FAS business at Houlihan Lokey, you will research and analyze financial markets data, analyze financial statements, industry conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and privately held securities, and contribute to developing complex financial models. You will also have an opportunity to interact with clients on active engagements and participate in our firm’s marketing efforts. Qualified candidates will have additional accountability for development of project approach, oversight, methodologies, and analytical frameworks, and have incremental client visibility and responsibilities including business development.

Qualifications
Houlihan Lokey offers an aggressive, entrepreneurial work environment and, as such, rewards associates with substantial responsibility. The ideal candidate is motivated, highly collaborative, creative and outgoing and possesses strong financial analysis skills. Candidates must have a strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory, keen analytical capabilities, and excellent verbal and written communications skills. Additional coursework in accounting and finance is highly recommended.

B.A./B.S./B.B.A. in finance, accounting, business or applied economics. Course work in accounting and finance. Strong analytical abilities. A fundamental understanding of financial valuation theory, methodologies and applications. Strong knowledge of Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with team members. Exceptional work ethic. Candidates who have worked in a Big Four environment in valuation/dispute practices or national litigation firm as a manager or higher are preferred.

Description

Overview
Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $3 billion in 2009 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. Notable engagements cover numerous sectors and virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, WorldCom and Enron. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations. For more information, visit www.HL.com.

Financial Advisory Services: Houlihan Lokey is a leading, international financial advisor with an established reputation for objectivity and integrity. Our reputation, coupled with nearly 40 years of leadership in the field of valuation, gives confidence to those who depend on our services—business owners, boards of directors, special committees and companies in their interactions with auditors, regulators and other constituencies. In 2009, we worked on more than 750 financial advisory assignments, and we were ranked the No. 1 M&A fairness opinion advisor by Thomson Reuters. In these times of heightened regulatory oversight, clients can rely on our stability, integrity, technical leadership and global full-service capability in a number of financial advisory services, including:

FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES

• Transaction Opinions & Advisory
  • Fairness Opinions
  • Solvency Opinions
  • Valuation Opinions
    
    
• Tax & Financial Reporting Valuation
  • Purchase Price Allocation
  • Goodwill Impairment
  • Equity-Based Compensation
  • Transfer Pricing for Tax Purposes
  • Fresh-Start Accounting
  • Hedge Funds
    
    
• Financial Consulting
  • Portfolio Valuation Services
  • INSOURCE Corporate Development Services™
  • Business Analytics & Transfer Pricing
  • Derivatives Valuation & Risk Management
  • Financial Expert Opinions
  • ERISA and ESOPs
  • Estate and Gift Tax Valuations

Job Description: Financial analysts within our Financial Advisory Services business are fully integrated members of engagement teams. You will work with a highly talented and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to many different issues and concerns affecting businesses today. We offer a unique opportunity to work on a variety of projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory challenges, including the valuation of complex businesses and securities. As a financial analyst in the Financial Advisory Services business at Houlihan Lokey, you will research and analyze financial markets data, analyze financial statements, industry conditions and developments, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and privately held securities, and contribute to developing complex financial models. You will also have an opportunity to interact with clients on active engagements and participate in our firm’s marketing efforts.

Qualifications
B.A./B.S./B.B.A. in finance, accounting, business or applied economics. Course work in accounting and finance. Strong analytical abilities. A fundamental understanding of financial valuation theory, methodologies and applications. Strong knowledge of Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with team members. Exceptional work ethic. Candidates must have at least one year of postgraduate investment banking experience; no 2010 graduates, please.

Description

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, valuations and opinions, and financial restructuring.  Our clients range from privately held companies to large corporations, as well as governments, private equity firms, hedge funds and other financial stakeholders.  The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $2 billion in 2009 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm has advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. Notable engagements cover numerous sectors and virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, WorldCom and Enron. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia.  Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations For more information, visit www.HL.com.

Houlihan Lokey established its European presence in 2002 when it opened its London office; the Paris and Frankfurt offices opened in 2005 and 2006, respectively. The firm has approximately 150 dedicated professionals in its three European offices and plans to continue to grow each of its practices.  Our experience and reputation as advisors in sophisticated multi-national transactions has proven invaluable for clients doing business across different jurisdictions. We have advised on major assignments in most Western European countries, and are increasingly working with clients in Eastern Europe, Russia and the Gulf countries.

In the EMEA region, Houlihan Lokey's Financial Restructuring Group was recently recognised as Global Restructuring House of 2009 and EMEA Restructuring House of 2009 by International Financing Review (IFR) magazine, and was also voted Best Loan Restructuring Adviser of 2009 by the readers of Euroweek magazine. Our Corporate Finance practice has advised on more than 100 European transactions with a combined value of more than $75 billion, including several transformative deals for major FTSE 100 companies.

Corporate Finance

Houlihan Lokey is a leading investment bank focused primarily on middle-market clients engaged in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, although in Europe we have worked with a wide spectrum of different companies, including larger multinational organisations. With our global reach and in-depth knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries, we have the breadth and targeted expertise that lead to solid client service. Houlihan Lokey’s Corporate Finance business consists of industry-specific investment banking groups that give us a deep understanding of a client’s business and positioning before we are even engaged in a transaction. Combined with this market penetration is our international presence throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

With our wide universe of contacts and capital sources, we can help identify the parties best suited to a transaction in order to obtain the most favourable terms available to our clients. At the same time, we dedicate senior-level attention to every deal we pursue and aim to continually create outstanding results for clients.

As a leading M&A advisor to the middle market, we have shown we can execute transactions in all types of financial climates.

Job Description

Financial analysts in the Corporate Finance business will work on a variety of transactions, including

• mergers and acquisitions
• private placements of debt and equity
• refinancing
• leveraged buyouts

Throughout the programme, you will work with a highly talented and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting businesses today. You will research and analyse financial statements, general economic conditions, industry specific conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities companies.

Houlihan Lokey provides a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment. We reward financial analysts with substantial responsibilities, interaction with senior-level professionals, and live engagements. Typically, financial analysts are members of deal teams comprising at least one managing director, vice president and associate.

Qualifications

A BA or BS (BSc) degree in finance, accounting, business or applied economics. Other degrees may be considered, but strong quantitative skills and course work in accounting and finance are required.

A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications is essential, as are strong financial and computer skills.

Strong analytical abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff are required.

Most important, we seek to attract dedicated, team-oriented candidates with a deep desire to win, a strong work ethic and a willingness to make sacrifices in order to uphold the highest standards of performance.

Our London office is actively hiring; we will consider all candidates, but are actively seeking applications from candidates who are currently based in Europe or have a demonstrated interest through background, language or time spent living in the region.  This is an experienced hire position open to Spring 2009 graduates and earlier.

Please submit a CV and cover letter to UKCFFA@HL.com.

Description

Overview
Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $3 billion in 2009 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. Notable engagements cover numerous sectors and virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, WorldCom and Enron. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations. For more information, visit www.HL.com.

Corporate Finance - Healthcare Group
Houlihan Lokey is a leading investment bank focused primarily on middle-market clients engaged in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. With our global reach and in-depth knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries, we have the breadth and targeted expertise that leads to solid client service. Houlihan Lokey’s M&A Group consists of industry-specific investment banking groups that give us a deep understanding of a client’s business and positioning before we’re even engaged in a transaction. Combined with this market penetration is our international presence, which consists of 14 offices throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

With our wide universe of contacts and capital sources, we can help identify the parties that are best suited to a transaction in order to obtain the most favorable terms available to our clients. At the same time, we dedicate senior-level attention to every deal we pursue and strive to continually create outstanding results for clients.

Our attributes and abilities have made us a preferred financial advisor to middle-market companies. Thomson Reuters ranked Houlihan Lokey the No. 1 M&A advisor for transactions under $3 billion in 2009. As a leading M&A advisor to the middle market, we demonstrate an ability to execute transactions during all types of financial climates.

Houlihan Lokey's Healthcare Group is a recognized leader in M&A advisory and capital raising services. We provide clients with outstanding results when executing investment banking, financial advisory and restructuring assignments. Within every transaction, we bring in-depth knowledge, proven transaction experience and an exceptional level of service to our clients.

2008 was another record year for our Healthcare Group. Thomson Reuters ranked the group the No.1 M&A advisor for all U.S. healthcare transactions.  Our team has extensive relationships with public and private strategic and financial sponsors, and our clients include some of the most recognized, well-respected companies in the industry.

Job Description

The Healthcare Group is seeking to complement its Chicago-based team of professionals with a qualified, motivated associate. Deals are roughly 60% M&A, 30% private placements and 10% restructuring. Associates are expected to be interested in an intensive learning experience in middle-market M&A, and to be ready to work long hours in return. Associates are members of deal teams comprising a managing director, vice president, associate and analyst.

Qualifications

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. 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 skills in financial analysis. Candidates must have a strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory, keen analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Coursework in accounting and finance is highly recommended. Previous investment banking or directly related experience as a financial analyst or associate is highly preferred. Recent business school graduates will be considered provided they have two to three years of investment banking experience as an analyst or associate prior to their MBA program.

Please e-mail resume and cover letter to AssocHCCH@HL.com.

Description

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $2 billion in 2008 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. Notable engagements cover numerous sectors and virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, WorldCom and Enron. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations.

Financial Advisory Services

Houlihan Lokey is a leading, international financial advisor with an established reputation for objectivity and integrity. Our reputation, coupled with nearly 40 years of leadership in the field of valuation, gives confidence to those who depend on our services—such as business owners, boards of directors, special committees and companies in their interactions with auditors, regulators and other constituencies. In 2008, we worked on more than 1,000 financial advisory assignments, and we were ranked the No. 1 M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In these times of heightened regulatory oversight, clients can rely on our stability, integrity, technical leadership and global full-service capabilities in a number of financial advisory services, including:

• Transaction Opinions & Advisory
  • Fairness Opinions
    
  • Solvency Opinions
    
  • Valuation Opinions
    
    
    
• Tax & Financial Reporting Valuation
  • Purchase Price Allocation
    
  • Goodwill Impairment
    
  • Equity-Based Compensation
    
  • Transfer Pricing for Tax Purposes
    
  • Fresh-Start Accounting
    
  • Hedge Funds
    
    
    
• Financial Consulting
  • Portfolio Valuation Services
    
  • INSOURCE Corporate Development ServicesTM
    
  • Business Analytics & Transfer Pricing
    
  • Derivatives Valuation & Risk Management
    
  • Financial Expert Opinions
    
  • ERISA and ESOPs
    
  • Estate and Gift Tax Valuations
    
    
    

Job Description

As an associate in Financial Advisory Services in Hong Kong, you will work on both inbound and outbound transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services and industries. Associates are expected to manage the daily execution of client engagements, creation of financial models and related analyses, drafting of information memorandums and management presentations, and participation in due diligence. Associates are members of deal teams comprising of at least one managing director, vice president, associate and financial analyst.

Qualifications

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. 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, mature, outgoing and possess strong skills in project management and financial analysis.

Candidates must have a strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory, superior attention to detail, keen analytical capabilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must be results-oriented, self-motivated, and have proactive work habits to be accountable, reliable, and flexible. Prior investment banking experience is highly preferred. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese reading, writing, and speaking is mandatory.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to HKFASAssoc@HL.com.

Description

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $2 billion in 2008 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. Notable engagements cover numerous sectors and virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, WorldCom and Enron. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations.

Financial Advisory Services

Houlihan Lokey is a leading, international financial advisor with an established reputation for objectivity and integrity. Our reputation, coupled with nearly 40 years of leadership in the field of valuation, gives confidence to those who depend on our services—such as business owners, boards of directors, special committees and companies in their interactions with auditors, regulators and other constituencies. In 2008, we worked on more than 1,000 financial advisory assignments, and we were ranked the No. 1 M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In these times of heightened regulatory oversight, clients can rely on our stability, integrity, technical leadership and global full-service capabilities in a number of financial advisory services, including:

• Transaction Opinions & Advisory
  
  • Fairness Opinions
    
  • Solvency Opinions
    
  • Valuation Opinions
    
    
    
• Tax & Financial Reporting Valuation
  
  • Purchase Price Allocation
    
  • Goodwill Impairment
    
  • Equity-Based Compensation
    
  • Transfer Pricing for Tax Purposes
    
  • Fresh-Start Accounting
    
  • Hedge Funds
    
    
    
• Financial Consulting
  
  • Portfolio Valuation Services
    
  • INSOURCE Corporate Development ServicesTM
    
  • Business Analytics & Transfer Pricing
    
  • Derivatives Valuation & Risk Management
    
  • Financial Expert Opinions
    
  • ERISA and ESOPs
    
  • Estate and Gift Tax Valuations
    
    
    

Job Description

As an analyst in Financial Advisory Services in Hong Kong and China, you will work on both inbound and outbound transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services and industries. Analysts are expected to manage the daily execution of client engagements, creation of financial models and related analyses, drafting of information memorandums and management presentations, and participation in due diligence. Analysts are members of deal teams comprising at least one managing director, vice president, and associate.

Qualifications

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. At the same time, creativity and accountability are encouraged. Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business. The ideal candidate should be motivated, mature, creative, outgoing and possess strong technical skills in financial analysis.

Candidates must have a strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory, superior attention to detail, keen analytical capabilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must be results-oriented, self-motivated, and have proactive work habits. At least one year of prior investment banking experience is highly preferred. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese reading, writing, and speaking is mandatory.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to HKFASFA@HL.com.

Description

Overview
Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $2 billion in 2008 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. Notable engagements cover numerous sectors and virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, WorldCom and Enron. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations. For more information, visit www.HL.com.

Financial Advisory Services
Houlihan Lokey is a leading, international financial advisor with an established reputation for objectivity and integrity. Our reputation, coupled with nearly 40 years of leadership in the field of valuation, gives confidence to those who depend on our services—such as business owners, boards of directors, special committees and companies in their interactions with auditors, regulators and other constituencies. In 2008, we worked on more than 1,000 financial advisory assignments, and we were ranked the No. 1 M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In these times of heightened regulatory oversight, clients can rely on our stability, integrity, technical leadership and global full-service capabilities in a number of financial advisory services, including:

• Transaction Opinions & Advisory
  
  • Fairness Opinions
  • Solvency Opinions
  • Valuation Opinions
    
    
• Tax & Financial Reporting Valuation
  • Purchase Price Allocation
  • Goodwill Impairment
  • Equity-Based Compensation
  • Transfer Pricing for Tax Purposes
  • Fresh-Start Accounting
  • Hedge Funds
    
    
• Financial Consulting
  • Portfolio Valuation Services
  • INSOURCE Corporate Development Services^TM
  • Business Analytics & Transfer Pricing
  • Derivatives Valuation & Risk Management
  • Financial Expert Opinions
  • ERISA and ESOPs
  • Estate and Gift Tax Valuations
    
    

Job Description
The Financial Analyst Program presents an excellent career opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing firm. Financial analysts within our Financial Advisory Services business are fully integrated members of engagement teams. You will work with a highly talented and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to many different issues and concerns affecting businesses today. We offer a unique opportunity to work on a variety of projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory challenges, including the valuation of complex businesses and securities. As a financial analyst in the Financial Advisory Services business at Houlihan Lokey, you will research and analyze financial markets data, analyze financial statements, industry conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and privately held securities, and contribute to developing complex financial models. You will also have an opportunity to interact with clients on active engagements and participate in our firm’s marketing efforts.

Qualifications
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is aggressive and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards financial analysts with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients. The ideal candidate is motivated, creative, outgoing and possesses strong quantitative skills.

The following general qualifications are required:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, applied economics, or in a quantitative field, such as applied mathematics, statistics or engineering
  
• Skills and experience in programming and quantitative analysis
  
• Strong analytical abilities
  
• A fundamental understanding of financial valuation theory, methodologies and applications
  
• Strong knowledge of Excel
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with team members
  
• Exceptional work ethic
  
  

The following specific qualifications are desirable:

• Master’s degree in financial engineering or a related field
  
• Knowledge of and experience with Visual Basic and statistical packages, preferably SAS, and data sources such as Bloomberg, etc.
  
  

No Class of 2010 graduates, please. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to NYFASFA@HL.com.

Description

Overview
Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial restructuring and valuation. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $2 billion in 2008 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm has advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. Notable engagements cover numerous sectors and virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, WorldCom and Enron. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations. For more information, visit www.HL.com.

Houlihan Lokey established its European presence in 2002 when it opened its London office; the Paris and Frankfurt offices opened in 2005 and 2006, respectively. The firm has more than 100 dedicated professionals in its three European offices and plans to continue to grow each of its practices.

Financial Advisory Services (FAS): Houlihan Lokey is a leading, global financial advisor with an established reputation for objectivity and integrity. Our reputation, coupled with nearly 40 years of leadership in the field of valuation, gives confidence to those who depend on our services—business owners, boards of directors, special committees and companies in their interactions with auditors, regulators and other constituencies. In 2008, we worked on more than 1,000 financial advisory assignments, and we were ranked the No. 1 M&A fairness opinion advisor by Thomson Reuters. In these times of heightened regulatory oversight, clients can rely on our stability, integrity, technical leadership and global full-service capability in a number of financial advisory services, including:

• Transaction Opinions & Advisory
  • Fairness Opinions
  • Solvency Opinions
  • Valuation Opinions
    
    
• Tax & Financial Reporting Valuation
  • Purchase Price Allocation
  • Goodwill Impairment
  • Equity-Based Compensation
  • Transfer Pricing for Tax Purposes
  • Fresh-Start Accounting
  • Hedge Funds
    
    
• Financial Consulting
  • Portfolio Valuation Services
  • INSOURCE Corporate Development ServicesTM
  • Business Analytics & Transfer Pricing
  • Derivatives Valuation & Risk Management
  • Financial Expert Opinions
  • ERISA and ESOPs
  • Estate and Gift Tax Valuations

 
Job Description: Financial analysts within our Financial Advisory Services business are fully integrated members of engagement teams, which typically comprise of at least one managing director, vice president and associate. As a Financial Analyst, some of your responsibilities will include developing complex financial models and analysing financial statements, industry conditions, and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and privately held securities.

You will also have an opportunity to support active engagements and participate in our firm’s marketing efforts. Throughout the Financial Analyst programme, you will work closely with a highly talented, experienced and dedicated staff of professionals that will give you broad exposure to a wide range of industries and highly complex transactions, as well as senior management and senior officers within our firm.

Requirements
Degree qualification in finance, accounting, business or applied economics. Course work in accounting and finance. Strong analytical abilities. A fundamental understanding of financial valuation theory, methodologies and applications. Strong knowledge of Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with team members. Exceptional work ethic.

We are looking for candidates who currently have the ability to work in the EU.  Bilingualism in German is required; fluency in other European languages is a plus.

Please email CV and cover letter to FFFASFA@HL.com.

Description

Overview
Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial restructuring and valuation. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $2 billion in 2008 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm advised in 11 of the 15 largest corporate bankruptcies and on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. The firm has over 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations. For more information, visit www.HL.com.

Financial Opinions & Advisory Services (FAS): Houlihan Lokey is a leading, global financial advisor with an established reputation for objectivity and integrity. Our reputation, coupled with nearly 40 years of leadership in the field of valuation, gives confidence to those who depend on our services—business owners, boards of directors, special committees and companies in their interactions with auditors, regulators and other constituencies. In 2008, we worked on more than 1,000 financial advisory assignments, and we were ranked the No. 1 M&A fairness opinion advisor by Thomson Reuters. In these times of heightened regulatory oversight, clients can rely on our stability, integrity, technical leadership and global full-service capability in a number of financial advisory services, including:

• Transaction Opinions & Advisory
• Fairness Opinions
• Solvency Opinions
• Valuation Opinions

• Tax & Financial Reporting Valuation
• Purchase Price Allocation
• Goodwill Impairment
• Equity-Based Compensation
• Transfer Pricing for Tax Purposes
• Fresh-Start Accounting
• Hedge Funds

• Financial Consulting
• Portfolio Valuation Services
• INSOURCE Corporate Development ServicesTM
• Business Analytics & Transfer Pricing
• Derivatives Valuation & Risk Management
• Financial Expert Opinions
• ERISA and ESOPs
• Estate and Gift Tax Valuations

We are seeking senior officer to market and oversee the execution of valuation and lost profits/business damages analyses and other financial advisory services, with a particular emphasis on dispute and financial expert-related opinions and providing testimony as to opinions developed as required.

Job Description: The Director will develop and execute a marketing plan for Houlihan Lokey FAS services in the Northeastern region of the U.S. (including the New York Metro, Boston and Philadelphia regions) with a particular emphasis on dispute consulting services but also including fairness and solvency opinions, general business valuations and certain financial and tax reporting-based valuation products.  It is expected that a substantial part of the Director’s time will be spent working directly with leading law firms to increase the understanding of the breadth of applicability of the product and of Houlihan Lokey’s credentials in the dispute resolution field.  This program may include periodic presentations on current topics of interest to law firms or bar associations, in-person meetings with leading attorneys, seminar speaking and authoring articles in relevant periodicals.  It is expected that other target market segments might include corporate general counsels and/or chief financial officers, private equity firms, leading accounting firms, and other professional intermediaries who are or may become key influencers in relation to the selection of consulting and testifying experts.

The Director will be responsible for serving on Houlihan Lokey’s Dispute Committee, in which capacity he or she will be expected, in conjunction with other senior members of HL’s FAS staff, to provide a rigorous review of Houlihan Lokey’s work product in the dispute field.

The Director will be expected to maintain a high level of technical expertise in the valuation and lost profits/business damages field, and to actively share this knowledge and related best practices with other members of Houlihan Lokey’s financial staff.

The Director will be expected to keep current on other Houlihan Lokey products and to assist in cross-selling these products to clients and prospects.  Relevant products include financial restructurings, healthy and distressed merger and acquisitions advisory and board advisory services.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications (Required):

• Technical expertise in lost profits/business damages analyses.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valuation and lost profits/business damages testimony experience in litigation, mediation, and arbitration matters across a variety of jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively sell complex advisory products.
• Must be respected by his/her colleagues as a team player, interested in working with all disciplines to promote the firm’s services.
• High energy level and an ambitious competitive, yet collaborative, style.
• Existing client base and referral network.
• Minimum 12 years professional experience in related fields.

Key Qualifications (Strongly Preferred):

• Technical expertise in valuation.
• Economic financial analysis acumen.
• Strong familiarity with relevant target markets.
• Familiarity with other core HL products.

Please email a resume and cover letter to DIRFASNY@HL.com.

Description

Financial Advisory Services (FAS): Houlihan Lokey is an internationally recognised financial advisor with a reputation for objectivity and integrity. This reputation inspires confidence in those who depend on our services—business owners, boards of directors, special committees and companies in their interactions with auditors, regulators and other constituencies. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A Fairness Opinion Advisor Over the Past 10 Years.

• Transaction Opinions & Advisory: Fairness Opinions, Solvency and other Capital Adequacy Opinions, Valuation Opinions
• Tax & Financial Reporting Valuation: Purchase Price Allocation, Impairment of Assets, Fresh-Start Accounting Valuation, Tax Valuation
• Financial Consulting: Business Analytics & Transfer Pricing, Derivatives Valuation & Risk Management, Dispute Resolution & Financial Expert Opinions, INSOURCE Corporate Development ServicesTM, Estate and Gift Tax Valuations