Overview
Senior Administrative Assistant Jobs in Chicago, Illinois, USA at Houlihan Lokey – Corporate
Business Unit: Corporate Finance
Industry: HC – Healthcare
Overview
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:
HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services.
Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past seven consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past eight consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.
Job Description
Performs advanced administrative and confidential assignments in an efficient and timely manner. Exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment and handles outside contacts with finesse and diplomacy. Plans, organizes, and schedules work according to standard procedures. Reports to the Administration Manager of Corporate Finance and supports investment banking Managing Directors and team.
Responsibilities
Calendar management
Travel management
Expense management
Event management:
Research venue options, assist with logistics for offsite events, conferences, and arrange catering
Gatekeeping and managing phone calls
Email management for the investment banking team
Track progress and relevant information pertaining to engagements in Salesforce and be thoroughly knowledgeable of the engagement and deal process
Set up and maintain various office files, logs, directories, and manuals. Make copies of correspondence or other printed materials as requested
Respond to requests for assistance from other business units/groups and provide support during downtimes
Assist with training administrative assistants
Ad-hoc projects
Qualifications
3 to 6 years of previous administration experience in a professional services or financial services/banking industry
Attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
Ability to work autonomously and continuously focus on process improvement
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
Ability to exercise good business judgment when responding to the needs of clients, both internally and externally
Compensation and Benefits
Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $36.00-$41.00. Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.
Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:
2025 Benefits
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.
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Title: Senior Administrative Assistant
Company: Houlihan Lokey – Corporate
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Category: Finance & Banking (Office Administrator/ Coordinator), Administrative/Clerical (Office Administrator/ Coordinator)
