I did a quick search to see if I could find any info on compensation at HL and didn't see anything recent. Does anyone have any insights as to how they compensate Associates? Does it vary between locations (Chicago, NYC, Dallas, etc)?
Any view at all here would be helpful as there doesn't seem to be much out there on this topic.
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there are some Associate comp datapoints in our Company Database:
//www.wallstreetoasis.com/company/houlihan-lokey/compensation
Thanks for pointing me there. However, I took a look at the two datapoints and one was in LA and the person indicated they had been at the firm for 6 years but in the industry for 3 years. Maybe that was just a typo?
Also, if anyone has any clue how things are in the Dallas office (if they are on par or up or down from these numbers) then I'd be curious to know.
I've heard they're usually below street (or comparables in the area).
Are you kidding me? They definitely pay above street-my flatmate works for them. Houlihan Lokey is known to pay second best after Lazards...
below street except restructuring
What is an actual number for "street comp" for a 1st year analyst?
Too tired to read the whole post. Just completing my first year as an analyst at HL in corporate finance. In every regard it has been an awesome experience. I have gained some great financial modeling skills and met some great people. Regarding pay. It has been very competitive, on the same level with BB and other reputable advisory firms. Hope this helps
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