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Houlihan Lokey is a leading global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. read more
Houlihan Lokey Company Culture
Houlihan Lokey Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.5/5
Houlihan Lokey's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Perks & Benefits
ACompensation
A-Professional Development
B+Happiness
BHoulihan Lokey CEO
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Scott Adelson
88 /100
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Diversity at Houlihan Lokey
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-6
Houlihan Lokey employees are -6% more likely to recommend Houlihan Lokey as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at Houlihan Lokey
Working at Houlihan Lokey is rated average by 37 employees, across various culture dimensions. Houlihan Lokey employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Compensation categories, putting Houlihan Lokey’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Houlihan Lokey was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Houlihan Lokey
C+
Overall Company Culture at Houlihan Lokey is rated C+
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Houlihan Lokey ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterHoulihan Lokey Employee Reviews
Out of 10 Houlihan Lokey employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Houlihan Lokey improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 88% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 12% |
Positive Reviews From Houlihan Lokey Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Riding the wave of success with a great team.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Great blend of high performance with genuine kindness.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Great mix of talent, trust, and mutual respect.
Constructive Feedback From Houlihan Lokey Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?They do have a thesis. Its about growing fast ay any cost. But they are consistent on it
Houlihan Lokey Company Information
Houlihan Lokey Company Overview
Houlihan Lokey is a leading global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory.
Houlihan Lokey was founded in 1972 and its current CEO is Scott Adelson. Since its inception 54 years ago, Houlihan Lokey has grown to 2600 employees.
Houlihan Lokey Mission, Vision & Values
Houlihan Lokey Mission & Values
We help our clients achieve superior outcomes by providing thoughtful, caring advice while acting with honor and integrity. We are strategic in our approach to growth and are committed to creating lasting value for our shareholders. We maintain an intellectually stimulating, fair, and fun place to work. We seek to improve our local and global communities through the responsible and direct actions of our firm and its people.
| Headquarter | 10250 Constellation Blvd., 5th Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90067 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | hl.com |
| Founding Date | 1972 |
| Tel | (310) 553-8871 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | HLI |
| Jobs | hl.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
Houlihan Lokey Competitors
Houlihan Lokey competitors include Baird and Roland Berger. Houlihan Lokey ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Houlihan Lokey compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Our clients hire us, and remain with us, because of the quality of our people: their intellect, their drive, and their vision. We are always looking for individuals who share our passion for excellence.
Houlihan Lokey Employees
Houlihan Lokey has 2600 employees. 37 employees at Houlihan Lokey have reviewed Houlihan Lokey across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 37 Houlihan Lokey employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Houlihan Lokey are pleased with their total compensation at Houlihan Lokey, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Houlihan Lokey are not very pleased with their team. 37 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Houlihan Lokey are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Houlihan Lokey believe the environment at Houlihan Lokey is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Houlihan Lokey is comfortably fast. About 25% of the employees at Houlihan Lokey work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Houlihan Lokey are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Houlihan Lokey - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Houlihan Lokey KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Houlihan Lokey's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Houlihan Lokey employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Houlihan Lokey CEO & Leadership
Houlihan Lokey CEO - Scott Adelson
88 /100
Houlihan Lokey’s CEO Scott Adelson started in this role in 2024. Scott’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Compared to Houlihan Lokey’s competitors, Scott Adelson ranks right below Baird CEO Steven Booth. Under Adelson’s leadership, Houlihan Lokey employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Compensation. Environment and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Houlihan Lokey could stand to see real improvement.
Houlihan Lokey Leadership
The Houlihan Lokey Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Scott Adelson, Executive Chairman & Senior MD Irwin Gold, and Co-President & Senior Managing Director of Financial Restructuring Group David Preiser
Scott Adelson CEO / President
Scott Adelson serves as the CEO of Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, and is an active member of the... read more
Irwin Gold Executive Chairman & Senior MD
Mr. Irwin N. Gold serves as an Executive Chairman at Houlihan Lokey, Inc. since April 17, 2014 and serves as its Senior... read more
David Preiser Co-President & Senior Managing Director of Financial Restructuring Group
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Scott Adelson Co-President, Global Co-Head of Corporate Finance & Director
Mr. Scott J. Adelson has been the Co-President of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. since April 17, 2013 and also serves as its... read more
John Charles Allen Managing Director of Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Group
Mr. John Charles Allen has been the Managing Director of Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Group at Houlihan... read more
Jeffrey Werbalowsky Co-Chairman & Senior MD
Mr. Jeffrey Werbalowsky, known as Jeff serves as Senior Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey, Inc. since April 2013 and... read more
Scott Ellyson Senior Vice President
Scott Ellyson serves as the Senior Vice President of Houlihan Lokey.
Pallavi Shah Sr. Vice President
Pallavi Shah serves as the Sr. Vice President of Houlihan Lokey. Pallavi started at Houlihan Lokey in January of 2017.... read more
Houlihan Lokey Salaries
How much does Houlihan Lokey pay?
How much do people at Houlihan Lokey get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Houlihan Lokey is $106,905, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,458, or $54 per hour.
At Houlihan Lokey, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $202,631 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $47,103 annually. Average Houlihan Lokey salaries by department include: IT at $97,784, Product at $158,943, Finance at $82,365, and Engineering at $133,107. Half of Houlihan Lokey salaries are above $113,458.
14 employees at Houlihan Lokey rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 42 ratings) while 14 employees at Houlihan Lokey rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Houlihan Lokey employees include job titles like Financial Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Houlihan Lokey employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $229k | $229k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $239k | $239k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $288k | $288k | 100th Percentile |
$106,905*
Average Compensation
$113,458*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Houlihan Lokey Salaries by City
Houlihan Lokey Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Houlihan Lokey
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Houlihan Lokey across various culture dimensions.
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Houlihan Lokey Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Houlihan Lokey PTO
Houlihan Lokey PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Houlihan Lokey applied for 26 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 96% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Houlihan Lokey has a total of 2600 employees
26
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 96% Granted (25 out of 26)
- 4% Denied (1 out of 26)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 26)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 26)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Houlihan Lokey on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 54% | |
|---|---|---|
Finance | 31% | |
Operations | 8% | |
IT | 8% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 31% | |
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Los Angeles | 23% | |
Denver | 15% | |
Van Nuys | 8% | |
San Francisco | 8% | |
Other | 15% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Houlihan Lokey
What is Houlihan Lokey address?
Houlihan Lokey location is at 10250 Constellation Blvd., 5th Fl.
Who is the CEO of Houlihan Lokey?
Houlihan Lokey CEO is Scott Adelson, their score by employees is 88
What is Houlihan Lokey eNPS?
The eNPS for Houlihan Lokey is -6
What is Houlihan Lokey revenue?
Houlihan Lokey revenue is $2B
What is the salary for HR Manager in Houlihan Lokey?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 116k
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