Houlihan Lokey

Hey guys, There's very little information available online on Houlihan Lokey and their LA office, despite being headquartered there. I know their RX group is one of the best, but there is conflicting information on its culture and hours. So if any in ...

41 comments - 3 silver bananas - Apr 12 2019 - 4:22pm - 123...

Hi Monkeys, I am currently a Senior at a non-target school in LA double majoring in Accounting and Computer information systems with a minor in Marketing and hold above a 3.5 GPA. I have worked in almost all business departments while in school, mixes bet ...

12 comments - 4 silver bananas - Sep 4 2019 - 3:56pm - dollachimp

Anyone have any experience with Houlihan Lokey's NY office? Culture / experience / dealflow / lifestyle, etc? Not worried about exit opps but just the office in general. Houlihan Lokey Investment Banking New York ...

22 comments - 2 silver bananas - Jul 17 2018 - 11:06pm - MBrown52

I have an upcoming interview with HL for their technology group out in San Francisco and was wondering if I should be doing any industry (i.e. tech) specific preparation or if this will be like any other first round banking interview...? Investment Bankin ...

58 comments - 0 silver bananas - Jan 11 2018 - 2:25pm - spacejammer

Please share your experience HL superday experience and I will throw SBs at you. I will appreciate any input of people who went through superday at HL especially for their M&A Industry Groups. Houlihan Lokey Houlihan Lokey Houlihan Valuation Advisors ...

40 comments - 1 silver bananas - Apr 12 2019 - 3:36pm - Beny23

I have read and heard a lot about Houlihan Lokey's culture and that they have the best culture on the street+everyone there seems very excited about working at this growing firm+cool people working there. However, I have also heard that some people a ...

44 comments - 0 silver bananas - Apr 12 2019 - 4:23pm - mccommander

Does anyone have any insight into the Houlihan Lokey Restructuring and Healthcare groups in Chicago? I am aware HLHZ RX is traditionally a strong group, but haven't heard much about the Chicago office. Same for the Healthcare team. Any information on ...

18 comments - 2 silver bananas - Sep 19 2018 - 12:29pm - pbeverley

Aside from restructuring, are there any other groups (either industry or product) that are considered top notch? Houlihan Lokey ...

35 comments - 1 silver bananas - Feb 13 2018 - 6:21pm - yig

I have offers for full-time positions at the following three banks: Perella in San Francisco Houlihan Lokey RX in LA Citi M&A in LA I come from a West Coast semi-target and I'm looking to get into PE on the West Coast after a couple of years (Oak ...

38 comments - 0 silver bananas - Oct 7 2012 - 2:31am - leigh

Can people who went through Houlihan Lokey FT Analyst superdays, especially for Healthcare and Industrials M&A groups, share their experience? How technical were the interviews? Was there a valuation/accounting test to take? What was the format? 6 x 3 ...

18 comments - 0 silver bananas - Apr 12 2019 - 3:50pm - Beny23

Got a first rounder with HLHZ DC coming up for summer analyst. Anyone got any insight into what to expect or the office in particular? I know they do a lot of A&D work. It's for HLHZ's corporate finance division. summer analyst Houlihan Loke ...

27 comments - 1 silver bananas - May 5 2017 - 12:01pm - SECfinance

Hi everyone, Hope you can help answer some of my questions about FAS. I know HL FAS does tons of fairness, solvency opinion work along with goodwill impairment, PPA and it isn't as respected as Corp Fin and Restructuring. But, I'm wondering if t ...

26 comments - 1 silver bananas - Nov 22 2015 - 9:18pm - monkeyshine271

Hello friends! Based on what I have read, it seems like HL filled up spots for a few locations already. Chicago recruiting should start late summer/early fall. Please post any info you get regarding HL timeline/recruiting! Best of luck! Houlihan Lokey ...

12 comments - 2 silver bananas - Jul 2 2018 - 12:27pm - 1052098

Hi all, I have a phone interview with Holihan Lokey for the associate position in financial advisory services. Does anyone have experience with that and might know what types of questions they ask as a first round phone interview? Also, how do you compare ...

26 comments - 0 silver bananas - Mar 6 2017 - 12:45pm - aceman

Hey guys, So I just finished up my cycle for SA recruiting and I have two offers to choose from: Guggenheim generalist and Houlihan Lokey for restructuring. What do you think is the better opportunity in terms of prestige/compensation/culture/intern offer ...

23 comments - 0 silver bananas - Feb 7 2015 - 1:08pm - ajs3hf

Does anyone have any info on 2012 pay and bonuses for HL analysts and associates? Thanks in advance. Houlihan Lokey ...

24 comments - 0 silver bananas - Dec 26 2012 - 4:35pm - Beanyeyes5

Have an offer from both... which provides the best options for lateraling/exits? Thanks macquarie Houlihan Lokey ...

15 comments - 1 silver bananas - Feb 26 2017 - 10:06pm - asiaboy123

Have a 1st round summer associate interview with HLHZ Restructuring soon and was wondering if anyone could provide any tips on what to expect (types of questions) and how to prepare (any specific guides/good books to check out)? Any help is appreciated hl ...

17 comments - 0 silver bananas - Jan 24 2015 - 10:28am - nymatt

I am an undergraduate student at a semi-target/target that received an accelerated offer for HL CF next summer. I tried to leverage this for accelerated superdays at other firms, but they said it was just too early. However, a BB MD who is fairly powerful ...

7 comments - 2 silver bananas - Jun 28 2019 - 11:04am - coffeeaddict99

I have to decide between these too. Anybody have any opinions with regards to which position is more prestigious, should offer better learning opportunities, set me up better for full time offers... Not sure exactly what full-time I want. Either banking o ...

25 comments - 0 silver bananas - Mar 13 2010 - 4:29pm - foshnitzle

I have an internship offer from the following: JP Morgan Global Wealth Management Houlihan Lokey corporate finance aka Ibanking KPMG Advisory (Forensics) I'm not sure which one to choose because of the following reasons: 1) Money 2) Hours 3) Prestige ...

16 comments - 0 silver bananas - Feb 22 2015 - 6:55pm - Lovely-bird1

Which would you pick over Nomura or Houlihan Lokey for FT IBD? To put it simply wondering which one has greater prestige and would bestow better exit opps, both in London and the US. ...

18 comments - 0 silver bananas - Nov 21 2013 - 1:07pm - Zweihander

Any insight into Jefferies / Houlihan TMT in San Francisco? How do the two compare in terms of culture, deal flow, and exit opportunities? Are either / both generally respected in the TMT space? I know there's been some upheaval at Jefferies with sev ...

11 comments - 2 silver bananas - Mar 17 2017 - 5:02pm - Captain Manchego

hey guys, do you know where Houlihan Lokey ranks relative to other investment banks? that is, how prestigous is it, how are the exit opps, etc. i know its "highly selective and prestigous" according to vault, but the impression i get from other ...

17 comments - 1 silver bananas - Dec 8 2011 - 10:02pm - bala11

Recruiting is over (at least for me), but I am curious if Houlihan restructuring sent out rejection letters for SA. I have not heard a single thing from them since my Superday 4 weeks ago. Do firms occasionally go through recruiting without sending any no ...

20 comments - 0 silver bananas - Mar 4 2009 - 11:02pm - FinTutuola

Wondering what the exit opportunities are at Houlihan Lokey Corp Fin in LA for a SA. Im looking to break into BB for full time. I am at a target school and was wondering if anyone had experience at or opinions of Houlihan Lokey LA Corp Finance SA program. ...

15 comments - 0 silver bananas - Jan 27 2014 - 10:20pm - thefryguy

Anyone hear back yet? Houlihan Lokey ...

13 comments - 0 silver bananas - Feb 14 2015 - 12:08pm - Annie-Smith

Is anyone familiar with Houlihan Lokey 's Dallas Office? I'm wondering if any financial restructuring work takes place there or is it more geared toward corporate finance / Financial Advisory? Would be really helpful if someone has worked / work ...

11 comments - 0 silver bananas - Mar 6 2017 - 12:47pm - andyinsandiego

GS ECM vs Houlihan Lokey M&A for VC? Both roles are in London. Dont mind either one just want the one that will give me the best shot to break into VC, preferably in US rather than UK. M&A Goldman Sachs ECM Houlihan Lokey hl ...

12 comments - 0 silver bananas - Apr 2 2013 - 10:37pm - Zweihander

Hey I'm really interested in working for HL especially in their M&A sector (but I'll work for any bulge bracket or MM, in this industry you can't be very picky), I'm a rising sophomore who is going to being in a back office analyst ...

11 comments - 0 silver bananas - Jul 28 2013 - 2:38pm - SomethinToProve

BAML vs UBS vs HL, which offer for SA would you take right now? BofA and UBS are BB, but both are intensely struggling. On the other hand HL is a solid MM firm doing well, but the name is pretty much unknown outside the finance community. ...

11 comments - 0 silver bananas - Nov 1 2011 - 2:35pm - ryenLOL

I would like to find out how superdays at Evercore /GHL/ HL /LAZ look like. I am specifically interested in M&A industry groups, especially: Healthcare, Consumer Products and Industrials for offices in NYC, Chicago and Minneapolis. 1. Which firms give ...

10 comments - 1 silver bananas - Oct 4 2013 - 4:21pm - Beny23

I have a first round interview with HLHZ corporate finance Group for SA in the LA office upcoming. I tried to search, but couldn't find much info on SA interviews. Anyone been through them? Tough technicals? Houlihan Lokey ...

11 comments - 0 silver bananas - Jan 15 2011 - 3:59am - WallStreetKid

Hello, I am new to WSO but would really appreciate some advice. I have a summer internship offer from Houlihan in Chicago for corporate finance M&A as well as an offer from Lazard MM in Minneapolis for M&A. Houlihan has a focus on Healthcare, Indu ...

9 comments - 0 silver bananas - Dec 30 2014 - 12:56pm - trustyrusty4

Does anybody know the recent and historical story on pay at good, smaller shops (blackstone, lazard, greenhill, evercore, moelis, houlihan lokey, centerview, rothschild, etc. etc. etc.) compared to the street. I am particularly interested in Lazard, Moeli ...

11 comments - 0 silver bananas - Oct 4 2009 - 2:43am - foshnitzle

Does anyone have any insight into the group? Culture / lifestyle / experience / reputation? Not looking for exit opps, this will be an experienced hire. Houlihan Lokey FIG Investment Banking Coverage ...

6 comments - 3 silver bananas - Jun 26 2018 - 9:31am - MBrown52

Both for analyst positions. Which one would you pick and what would be the arguments for or against? Many thanks for fruitful advice. I am quite confused, since both choices are quite different. Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisiti ...

10 comments - 0 silver bananas - Dec 22 2011 - 9:28pm - mandaoasis

Would love any insight on the following: Lazard SF (tech) vs. Houlihan LA (TMT) vs. BAML LA (generalist) west coast west coast investment banking lazard houlihan Houlihan Lokey Bank of America BAML Merrill Lynch Investment Banking IBD banking tech SF LA s ...

8 comments - 1 silver bananas - Sep 3 2015 - 10:15pm - banana1796

Hi all- there has been a lot of talk on WSO about the deal flow and exit opps of top groups like RX, Consumer, and Industrials at Houlihan. Would you say that exit opps for the other groups (Business Services, Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare, TMT, etc ...

6 comments - 2 silver bananas - Jan 30 2018 - 12:42am - goalmachine

Which one and why? Houlihan Lokey Duff & Phelps ...

8 comments - 0 silver bananas - Dec 10 2014 - 3:55pm - George Clutney

I have a phone interview with Houlihan Lokey tomorrow afternoon, for a summer analyst internship. I am being interviewed by a VP in the aerospace and defense group, though I am not sure if the internship would have me move around or stay in that group. I ...

9 comments - 0 silver bananas - Jan 30 2012 - 6:21pm - vthokiesaa

Anyone know about the recruiting timeline at HL for banking? From talking with a few contacts, it sounds like it still doesn't kick off for a week or so. This seems really late but was hoping someone could provide further insight... Recruiting Houlih ...

9 comments - 0 silver bananas - Oct 5 2009 - 1:15pm - PaperTrail

Which is better for a junior summer internship: Houlihan Lokey (Financial Advisory Services) or Deutsche Bank IBD? Deutsche Bank db Houlihan Lokey houlihan fas hl ...

8 comments - 0 silver bananas - Mar 3 2011 - 10:56pm - laursc

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6 comments - 0 silver bananas - Jun 4 2014 - 12:04pm - NoJobMonkey

What does this group do? I know what the FAS group in general does but does anybody have insight into the Dispute/Litigation Group? I saw that they are hiring and wanted to get some more intel on the group. Houlihan Lokey FAS hl ...

5 comments - 0 silver bananas - Oct 25 2017 - 2:47pm - SHORTmyCDO

Houlihan Lokey 's Senior MD, Eric Siegert, recently bought the most expensive home ever sold in the city of Minneapolis. Source: http://www.startribune.com/local/69575237.html?elr... HLHZ has a great practice group in MPLS, and with their restructuri ...

6 comments - 0 silver bananas - Nov 10 2009 - 5:06pm - Swannyknif

Can anyone offer any insight on the culture, deal flow, hours and reputation of Houlhan Lokey's TMT practice in San Francisco? Houlihan Lokey san francisco TMT ...

5 comments - 0 silver bananas - Oct 9 2015 - 1:26pm - LMULA

HI Guys, Currently studying in the UK looking for this vacancy in LDN. A few of the other boutiques are open but can't seem to find this vacancy on the Houlihan Lockey website. Can anyone help me out? Thanks in advance. Internships Houlihan Lokey 201 ...

5 comments - 0 silver bananas - Aug 20 2014 - 8:21am - Hugethman

Hello all, This is actually my first post ever. I have a question regarding Houlihan Lokey. Is the preferred name for the company just Houlihan Lokey or Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin? Likewise, does the company prefer the abbreviation HL or HLHZ. I� ...

4 comments - 0 silver bananas - Nov 28 2015 - 12:49pm - dqups1

Just curious on the drug test for summer analysts. Does anyone know when they usually are, or at least when they were last year. Start date is in June. drug test Houlihan Lokey 1st internshipSummer 2019 ...

3 comments - 2 silver bananas - Jan 21 2019 - 6:48pm - mdnna2

I have an OCR first round coming up next week, and I was wondering if anyone could provide some additional color on HL 's FR RE group (NY). Also what kinds of questions should I expect to be asked in addition to basic RX technicals from the guides. I ...

4 comments - 0 silver bananas - Oct 22 2014 - 6:51pm - EliBanana

Hi guys! I have first round interview offers from both these divisions. My interviews are on the same day; corp fin is before FAS. I need help in framing my answer to why I would choose one over the other. corporate finance is my first choice. If I am ask ...

4 comments - 0 silver bananas - Jan 29 2013 - 11:08am - ms2014

It is my first post! Thank you very much for all your comments Which is better in terms of better MBA and exit opps Houlihan Lokey FAS VS JPM PWM / PB Thank you! Houlihan Lokey ...

4 comments - 0 silver bananas - Nov 17 2011 - 1:44am - ZJG

Hey Peeps, What do you know about HL in Houston? I know they focus on O&G but which products? Is it mainly M&A, A&D, and Restructurings? Do they undertake any debt/equity underwritings? It appears they mainly focus on advisory work rather than ...

3 comments - 1 silver bananas - Feb 7 2018 - 3:30pm - Chump_link

Which would you go to FT and why? Is it possible to lateral internally through FAS? Or externally out of FAS into another M&A advisory firm? I'm shooting for M&A advisory analyst-> PE. Full Time Houlihan Lokey FAS ...

3 comments - 0 silver bananas - Sep 8 2015 - 10:30pm - topspark90

Hey Everyone, I am looking to join as a summer analyst in HL 's Illiquid financial assets group. I was just wondering what everyone has heard about the group, such as what their reputation is, exit opps, and just general buzz on the street. Thanks! H ...

3 comments - 0 silver bananas - Apr 13 2015 - 9:28pm - jgilman1212

Looks like HL are showing some love to WSO on their online application form. Wall Street Oasis is now an option in their drop down for where you heard about the position from. Good stuff. Houlihan Lokey ...

3 comments - 0 silver bananas - Feb 14 2012 - 5:20am - oreos

For a summer analyst position, what would you say is the better choice with the understanding that work in restructuring is different than healthy side banking? I am also indifferent to location. Merrill Lynch technology Palo Alto Houlihan Lokey ...

3 comments - 0 silver bananas - Feb 6 2009 - 2:27pm - FinTutuola

I am posting this on behalf of my bf. He has also left a thread. Hoping to get more responses this way. He has offers from EY TAS and HLHZ FAS for internships this upcoming summer, which will hopefully lead to full-time. The question is, which one to go w ...

2 comments - 1 silver bananas - Oct 18 2018 - 12:20pm - Tina-Pak

How has everyone's super day experience been so far? Have they been asking more technical or behavioral? Anyone had written exams during their super day? From what I've heard I'm expecting them to be a little less technical because of the s ...

2 comments - 1 silver bananas - May 15 2018 - 10:32pm - financeman98

Just like the title says. My dream IB job would be to work at Houlihan Lokey in their Aerospace Defense and Government practice. I have experience in the industry and am really interested in combining my financial background with my passion from Aerospace ...

2 comments - 0 silver bananas - Jul 25 2017 - 6:24pm - DukeMnuchem

Hi Guys! I have a phone interview with HL in RX soon for a 1st round for Chicago. What can I expect and what should I look at? I have covered the 400Q BIWS guide however what can I expect specific to restructuring for a first round...will there be specifi ...

2 comments - 0 silver bananas - Oct 19 2016 - 2:07am - argh16

So I just recently went in for a super day interview for HL-HC for the summer analyst position. Lasted for about 6 hours with no break in between. Back to back interviewers. 5 interviewers. Mostly technical questions (questions like deal structures, accou ...

2 comments - 0 silver bananas - Jan 13 2015 - 11:39pm - rtj130030

Hi all, Would love to know if HLHZ actually has a balance sheet that they use to underwrite debt and equity from or if they just provide advisory services? Houlihan Lokey hlhz finance IB Investment Banking Houlihan Valuation Advisors Houlihan Capital Houl ...

1 comment - 1 silver bananas - Jun 10 2019 - 5:51pm - TheAvenged

I know there are literally dozens of posts comparing one bank to another, but I wanted to hear the current comparisons between these two in particular. I've heard that Jefferies is known for their Healthcare and Energy groups, while HL has one of the ...

1 comment - 1 silver bananas - Jun 1 2019 - 5:46pm - LeveragedFinesse

Have an interview with HL LA FRG for a SA gig- saw 1 thread on this but was wondering if anyone has an experience/tips/recommendations. Thanks a ton. Houlihan Lokey ...

1 comment - 1 silver bananas - Oct 25 2018 - 12:54pm - TheCommish

Anyone have any experience at the Super day for corporate finance? Relating to technical questions and the written test (if there is one). Houlihan Lokey ...

1 comment - 1 silver bananas - Jun 13 2018 - 5:05pm - adoug53

Incoming Junior finance major at what would be a Texas target. Interested in the opportunities that Dallas may have. I know vast majority of IB in Texas is in Energy based in Houston, but are there opportunities in Dallas? Even if not IB to start what els ...

1 comment - 1 silver bananas - Jun 6 2018 - 3:09pm - texas98

Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone had any info on how well HL CF in NY places in terms of exit opps? Thanks in advance! Houlihan Lokey hl Exit Opps ...

1 comment - 1 silver bananas - Nov 16 2017 - 3:07pm - Team India

Hey everyone, I'm currently a sophomore attending a Midwest target school (NU/UC). Fortunately, I've been selected for a 1st round interview with Houlihan Lokey CF (OCR) and I'd like some advice on how to best prepare myself for the intervi ...

1 comment - 0 silver bananas - Sep 26 2017 - 5:40pm - Eric-Ke

Hey guys- I'm moving to LA next summer after graduation (~July-August 2017, depends on length of training) to start as an investment banking analyst in Century City. I'm new to the area so I'm looking for a fun, clean roommate(s). Plusses w ...

- 0 silver bananas - Sep 7 2016 - 3:00pm - Gbanker74160

Database of interview questions from Houlihan Lokey, as well as compensation figures...

261 Interview Questions - Oct 17 2018 - 11:15am

Hi everybody, I have a final round with Houlihan Lokey next week. I know there is a ~45 minute technical test. I was hoping someone could help me get a scope of the test so I know what to study-- I mainly ask because a student a year above me said they ha ...

1 comment - 0 silver bananas - Oct 2 2014 - 3:42am - night33

Hello Everybody, I've been offered SA positions at Houlihan Lokey in Corp Fin specifically their Business Services group in both NY and LA offices. I will definitely be accepting one, but I'd like to ask your opinions about where the best learni ...

- 0 silver bananas - Mar 6 2014 - 1:59pm - mmpk123

There is a lot of information about restructuring on this forum, but what about Houlihan's ADG group (in LA)? How is placement and culture? I've heard it was pretty hardcore 2/3 years ago, but my data point might not be as relevant anymore. Than ...

1 comment - 0 silver bananas - Nov 26 2012 - 12:18am - guest4567