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Houlihan Lokey

Senior Analyst / Associate - Corporate Finance (M&A)

Tokyo, Japan

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Seniority
Senior
Country
JP
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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General

 Overview

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.

 Corporate Finance

The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities. In EMEA, we work with a wide spectrum of companies, from middle-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing platform of Corporate Finance professionals and offices across the region, in addition to our global reach and in-depth knowledge across a broad range of industries, we have the breadth and targeted expertise to provide exceptional client service.

 Senior Analysts and Associates are primarily responsible for the creation and oversight of financial models, marketing materials, and internal and external presentations, as well as performing research and various analyses in support of new business generation and the execution of M&A transactions. Successful candidates are afforded meaningful responsibility and are generally members of four-person deal teams comprising a Managing Director, Vice President, Associate, and Financial Analyst.

As part of our team, you will:

  • Prepare, analyze, and explain historical and projected financial information
  • Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A transactions
  • Prepare marketing materials, confidential information presentations, management presentations, and other presentations as needed
  • Perform valuation and ad hoc financial analyses
  • Assist in the marketing and execution of existing engagements
  • Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors
  • Communicate effectively with all members of the team, including the supervision and mentoring of junior staff members

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. Senior Analysts and Associates are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.

Basic Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of accounting and finance
  • Undergraduate degree
  • 3+ years of Investment Banking experience (or relevant financial/analytical experience)
  • Strong analytical, technical, and qualitative abilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong financial and computer skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple project deliverables simultaneously
  • Extensive operational financial modeling and valuation experience
  • Hands-on M&A experience
  • Native fluency in Japanese and advanced professional proficiency in English



 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.



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