Associate, Primary Capital Advisory

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI) is a leading global investment bank delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. The firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory, with deep industry expertise and global reach.

Capital Solutions Group comprises ~200 professionals globally, offering tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. The team has deep senior-level relationships across the capital markets and a track record of raising capital across varying market conditions. The group combines private and public market expertise to deliver value-enhancing solutions for long-term client success.

Houlihan Lokey Primary Capital Advisory ("PCA") is a growing player in private equity fund placement and advisory, with an experienced team of ~40 people across seven offices in the U.S. and Europe who have worked on over 300 fundraises since 2010 across diverse private equity strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of primary fundraising mandates, taking day-to-day lead on core project management workstreams.
• Coordinate due diligence processes, including preparation of marketing materials (PPMs, DDQs, investor presentations).
• Manage workstreams across investor outreach, pipeline tracking, and closing processes.
• Assist senior team members in client dialogue and relationship management.
• Develop bespoke financial models for fund performance, portfolio analysis, and investor return scenarios for active and pipeline mandates.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and investor mapping to support fundraising strategy.
• Draft marketing materials and investor communications with precision and clarity.
• Oversee Analysts in preparing materials and managing data rooms.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Support senior professionals in origination efforts and marketing initiatives.
• Contribute to thought leadership and maintain awareness of private market trends.

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm's success, while creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and access to clients and investors and are encouraged to help grow the business.

Basic Qualifications / Requirements

• Strong academic background (2:1 or equivalent degree minimum).
• 3–4 years of experience in private capital advisory, placement agent, or related roles in investment banking or asset management.
• Ability to execute fundraising processes and manage investor interactions. Strong analytical skills, particularly in private markets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams under pressure. Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong work ethic and proactive approach.
• Familiarity with private equity, private credit, and alternative investment strategies. Understanding of LP dynamics and fundraising best practices.

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.