RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
| Company: | Houlihan Smith & Co, Inc. | Location: | 105 West Madison Chicago, IL 60602 |
| Salary/Wage: | Status: | Full Time, Employee | |
| Job Category: | Business Development Group | Relevant Work Experience: | |
| Career Level: | Education Level: |
Qualifications:
Houlihan is currently growing its Mergers & Acquisitions/Corporate Finance Division and are aggressively looking for Research Associates to work within our Business Development Group. This is an opportunity for individuals who want to become a part of a stable, cutting edge, emerging growth financial entity. Houlihan’s extensive and continual training program is one of the best in the industry, therefore previous investment banking experience is not necessarily required. A personal ambition and desire toward professional development is the key to leadership and management positions. The Research Associate (RA) entails on the job training where someone is completely immersed in our business. This is the proving grounds for all senior management positions and promotions to the other divisions within Houlihan. The RA is in training once a day, and is responsible for applying the information learned to initiate new business and qualify business owners who are potential new clients.
Research Associates are responsible for the following:
- Locating and developing business by identifying potential clients; recommending new mergers & acquisitions targets and/or corporate finance opportunities for the firm.
- Identifying potential clients by calling business owners to determine if they meet qualifications to work with our firm through company provided databases.
- Developing rapport with potential clients by interviewing prospects at the CEO, President, and executive level, discussing clients' plans for their business' future as it relates to corporate finance and M&A.
- Updating job knowledge by participating in company sponsored training sessions and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Firm offers a solid benefit package and beautiful renovated offices downtown.
Only qualified candidates will be considered. If you qualify and are interested, please submit your resume together with your cover letter summarizing your experience. No phone calls will be accepted.
Please forward your resume to: recruiting@houlihansmith.com
Houlihan Smith & Co., Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce and we will not discriminate between applications for reason of gender, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.