• “HL does a good job taking care of its analysts (meals, expense policy, etc.). It’s sometimes hard to get away for vacation, which is the only downside.”
• “Senior deal team members are willing to step down and do lower level work to improve employees’ quality of life. In addition, remote connectivity allows employees to work remotely and take vacation.”
• “Very flexible work environment even pre-Covid. Lots of flexibility to work independently and pursue projects; not much of a face-time culture.”
• “Results-oriented with proper incentivization. Focused on outputs and outcomes rather than hours and face time.”

• “Competitive salary and bonus. Other perks, except the 401(k) match, are standard/in-line with the Street average.”
• “I feel I get paid what I'm worth each and every year and never feel like I was screwed on compensation.”
• “Great cash compensation for strong performers and lower holdbacks on bonuses. No 401(k) matching for officers, no charity matching, and no deferred comp is a little odd.”
• “Good compensation, fair deferral and equity package. Could improve company matching on 401(k) as well as health/wellness benefits.”

• “Career development opportunities are what you make of them. They’re good if you want to take on more responsibility and pave your own path. Senior bankers are generally supportive.”
• “The firm invests in the development of its analysts. I feel like I’ve been given many opportunities to take on initiatives that analysts at other investment banks would not be able to.”
• “Houlihan Lokey develops excellent and thoughtful execution bankers at the junior level to the senior level. However, many junior bankers have challenges transitioning from pure execution to a combination of business development and execution. This is not a criticism but more of a reality of overall professional development, which moves from highly structured formal training and on-the-job experience to less structured self-determined professional development and highly case-specific personal outcomes.”
• “If you do a good job, there’s nothing preventing from you continued advancement. You always have people investing in your own career development.”

• “HL always has and continues to promote diversity in the workplace. No matter your sex, race, or religion, everyone is welcome.”
• “Very philanthropic—many opportunities to contribute on a matched basis every year. Very timely opportunities—for example, PPE for Covid.”

• “I cannot think of a better place to work than HL. The firm has great growth prospects and an entrepreneurial culture that will support each and every one of its employees. Every employee has an opportunity to grow their career. The firm gives significant latitude in forming new groups and tackling new endeavors.”
• “Resilient business model—highly entrepreneurial, flexible, and aggressive.”

• “Lots of autonomy and ability to work on large projects as opposed to doing busy work. There are formal classes and lectures on top of regular work.”
• “Interns essentially do what first-year analysts do. No busy work, and you’re involved on live deals/prospects while engaging in multiple events and social activities to get to know the people you work with and others at the firm."
• “Real deal experience and top-notch training."
• “The team was very inclusive and allowed me to take on initiative as an intern.”

Wellness Efforts

• “Significant efforts to improve the programs in recent years.”
• “Good wellness initiatives.”
• “Could improve health and wellness benefits.”
• “Free/discounted gym/fitness class memberships. Free annual blood test through Interactive Health (optional). Firmwide group fitness challenges.”

Response to Anti-Racist Protests and BLM Movement

• “Standard corporate response and small initiatives that followed from top leadership. Most of the real outreach came from VPs/associates to lower level staff to open lines of communication.”
• “Response has been good.”
• “Not leading the pack but very supportive.”

Response to Covid-19

• “Great remote connectivity systems and processes. Sent dual screens to employees to work from home. Provided mental health and other resources to cope with current situation. Weekly check-ins. Always willing to listen and provide support and tools to employees.”
• “Very supportive, communicative, collaborative. Embrace of technology for remote work.”
• “Prioritized health and not forcing employees to return to office for the medium-term. Helped ship needed tech and provided stipend for upgrading home-office infrastructure.”
• “The firm adapted quite well to the change and very little was lost from the outset. They have been flexible where possible.”