Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2023) - Private Funds Group

Company: Houlihan Lokey
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2023) - Private Funds Group Primary Work Location: New York Requisition Type: Campus Description Private Funds Group The Private Funds Group (PFG) provides strategic advisory and placement agency services to alternative investment managers globally. Our PFG team brings together extensive fundraising and in-house operating experience. Through this unique combination, we seek to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the fundraising process for general partners and provide tailored advice on the development and implementation of strategic initiatives designed to improve market positioning, investor relationships, and fundraising effectiveness over the longer term. PFG primarily focuses on private equity and private credit managers. The team seeks to provide customized solutions to address client needs, providing a range of services from selective distribution-only mandates to full-service, multi-cycle, combined fundraising and advisory mandates. In addition, PFG has raised direct co-investment capital for general partner clients. The team has advised on 22 mandates since 2014, including follow-on fundraises and product extensions for established brands and initial fund offerings for emergent private equity firms.-- Responsibilities As part of the project management team, you will be involved in:

• The origination of new opportunities, including meeting potential clients and the production of pitch materials and associated analyses
• New opportunity diligence and evaluation as part of a rigorous internal process
• The production of core fund marketing documentation with bespoke analyses
• The management of fundraising processes, including investor tracking and GP client communication
• The completion of due diligence materials in response to enquiries from potential fund investors Basic Qualifications
  • A B.A./B.S./B.B.A. candidate-Finance, Accounting, Business, or Applied Economics
  • Graduation between December 2022 and June 2023 Preferred Qualifications
    • Coursework in accounting and finance
    • A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
    • Strong analytical abilities and financial and computer skills (Excel in particular)
    • A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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. We ask that all applicants also fill out a profile on Suited:-- https://app.wellsuited.com/join/GxkPGeWAoS5jw4MQWWte Please do not send Emails directly to our senior officers as they will merely forward them to the appropriate recruiting contact.
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