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Financial Restructuring Group

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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.



Financial Restructuring

Houlihan Lokey has the largest worldwide financial restructuring practice of any investment banking firm, with offices and experienced professionals located across the globe. Since its inception in 1988, the restructuring group has advised on more than 1,900 restructuring transactions with aggregate debt claims in excess of $4 trillion. With nearly 300 dedicated restructuring professionals worldwide, our group has a significant global presence. We serve clients domestically and around the world, providing extensive resources to staff each case. Our broad base of clients and extensive experience allow us to understand the dynamics of each restructuring situation and the needs, attitudes, and positions of all parties in interest.



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

Job Description

Houlihan Lokey is seeking a Financial Restructuring Administrative Assistant to join our Chicago office. In this in-person role, you will provide dedicated administrative support to a specific team of bankers. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of collaborating effectively with the broader administrative team to ensure seamless coverage and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day in-office support for assigned banking professionals, including calendar management and scheduling.

• Coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings, including room bookings and catering.

• Arranging comprehensive domestic travel, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation.

• Prepare and process expense reports in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm policies.
• Collaborate with the broader administrative team across the firm to support department-wide initiatives and best practices.

• Serve as a liaison between the deal team and internal departments, including IT, Facilities, and the FR Operations team.

• Maintain and update client data in Salesforce and other internal systems.
• Willingness to jump in and help as needed.
• This role may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• 0–2 years of experience in an administrative, office support, or customer-service role.

• Post-secondary education preferred.

• Prior experience or interest in financial services or professional services is a plus.

Skills

• Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with Salesforce and Concur is advantageous.

• Organization: Strong ability to multitask, prioritize conflicting deadlines, and pay close attention to detail.

• Communication: Professional verbal and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with senior executives and clients.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships.

• Professionalism: High level of discretion, reliability, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Compensation and Benefits

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:

$31.25 - $36 Hourly





Compensation and Benefits

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:



$31.25 - $36 Hourly



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.



Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:

2026 Benefits

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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