Experienced Financial Analyst, Structured Products (Portfolio Valuation) - New York

About the position Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, 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 for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 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. Over the past 50 years, Houlihan Lokey has established one of the largest worldwide financial and valuation advisory practices. Our transaction expertise and leadership in the field of valuation inspire confidence in the financial executives, boards of directors, special committees, retained counsel, investors, and business owners we serve. In 2024, LSEG ranked us the No. 1 Global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years. Our stability, integrity, technical leadership, and global capabilities make us a trusted advisor for clients worldwide, across a wide range of services, including the Transaction Opinions, Transaction Advisory Services, Corporate Valuation Advisory Services, Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services, Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services, and Dispute Resolution Consulting practices. Responsibilities • Analyzing and valuing various structured products, loans, and other illiquid securities • Determining relevant valuation assumptions based on historical performance, collateral type, and economic scenarios • Utilizing a discounted cash flows framework to derive value indications at appropriate market yields • Performing market research; calibrating proprietary valuation models to incorporate market-based assumptions, including home price appreciation, prepayment rates, and foreclosure timelines • Reviewing and compiling published financial information, such as industry research reports, remittance data, and Bloomberg data across a wide range of asset classes • Assisting in the preparation of client deliverables including pitch materials and information requests • Participating in due diligence meetings/discussions and assisting in responding to auditor questions regarding valuation analyses prepared by Houlihan Lokey • Participating in presenting valuation analyses and conclusions internally to review committees, externally to our clients' senior management and boards of directors, and to fiduciaries • Performing financial-statement and other quantitative and qualitative assessments as required • Researching and providing initial draft on (a) general economic conditions, (b) industry-specific conditions and trends, and (c) various investment attributes of illiquid securities • Assisting with sales and marketing initiatives for prospective and existing clients • Performing other ad-hoc research, analytics, and support for the FVA project teams as required Requirements • Analyst candidates should have 1-3 years of work experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, business, applied mathematics, statistics, engineering, or equivalent quantitative field • A fundamental understanding of financial valuation theory, methodologies, and applications • Understanding of basic probability and statistical concepts • Strong analytical abilities including demonstrated ability to model discounted cash flows • Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work through complex financial models to determine the key assumptions, implicit caveats and limitations • Strong knowledge of Excel • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare reports and presentations to team and clients, including graphic and written sections • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with team members • Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment • An exceptional work ethic and attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple projects and interact with clients and internal management • Flexibility to travel to client site for due diligence meetings as required Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of multiple valuation techniques • Knowledge of various structured products including Residential and Commercial Mortgage Securities (RMBS and CMBS), Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), and Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO) • Knowledge of and experience with statistical packages and data sources such as Intex and Bloomberg • Python/VBA skillset Benefits • Competitive total compensation package, which may include discretionary incentive compensation • Salary range of $70,000.00-$120,000.00 Apply tot his job

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