MLA Places Marc Ben-Canaan as Chief Compliance Officer, U.S. at Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

Hanover, MD (November 21, 2024) — Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), the world's leading legal search firm, has announced the placement of Marc Ben-Canaan as chief compliance officer, U.S. with Houlihan Lokey (NYSE: HLI), the global investment bank.  The search was led by PJ Harari a partner with MLA’s In-House Legal Recruiting group based in Los Angeles.  

As chief compliance officer, Marc will partner with the general counsel and other senior management on regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters relating to all the firm’s activities. The position involves oversight of the U.S. regulatory and compliance team and taking a leading role on other corporate-level projects with respect to legal, regulatory, reputational, and other issues relating to the firm’s business activities.

Commenting on the appointment, PJ Harari said, “Marc brings a fresh and energetic approach to managing compliance, one that is very business focused and engaged. He is a collaborative team builder with significant experience in financial services.”

Marc joins Houlihan Lokey from Select Equity Group, L.P. where he was director of compliance and counsel for over six years. He has an impressive record in the financial services space with compliance officer and other leadership roles at AQR Capital Management LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., and Eton Park Capital Management L.P. Prior to his in-house career, he was an associate in regulatory audits & inquiries with Goldman, Sachs & Co., and an analyst with The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Marc earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland.