Business Unit:

Corporate Finance

Industry:

CM - Capital Markets Group

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.

Corporate Finance

The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, arranging financing, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities.

In EMEA, we work with a wide spectrum of companies, from mid-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing EMEA platform of around 400 Corporate Finance bankers, we have the breadth and targeted expertise to provide exceptional client service.

Capital Markets Advisory

Our Capital Markets Advisory Group operates within the Corporate Finance business and is one of the firm’s fastest growing practices. As trusted advisors, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success or for refinancings for companies under duress. We offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities. In EMEA, the team is a rapidly growing team, advising clients on the origination, structuring, and execution of private and public debt financings across numerous industries. Our European team comprises over 40 bankers in London, Manchester, Frankfurt, Paris and Milan.

Scope

The Capital Markets Advisory team at Houlihan Lokey is looking to add an experienced Financial Analyst in London.

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.

Requirements

• Strong academic track record and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent degree
• 1-2 years of experience within Debt Advisory, Structured/Project Finance, Capital Markets, or other similar role within an Investment Banking or Advisory firm
• Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies, and applications
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical abilities; strong LBO and DCF modelling skills
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential
• Fluency in German language preferable. Other European languages also favourably regarded
• Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask is crucial
• Motivated and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment

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.