Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance (Consumer Group)

CH.G20 Houlihan Lokey Switzerland AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey in Zurich is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Consumer M&A team. You will support engagements, conduct financial analysis, and help prepare deal materials.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of M&A or Transactions Services experience, with strong Excel and modeling skills, and fluency in German and English.

We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment with exposure to global clients and senior professionals.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English (verbal and written).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of M&A or Transactions Services experience preferred, or similar.
• Experience in executing sell-side transactions and strong financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist on corporate finance engagements in the Consumer M&A group in Zurich.
• Research and analyze financial statements, market conditions, and deal attributes.
• Prepare valuation analyses and financial models for transactions.
• Support senior bankers and manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

Skills

German-English fluency

Excel modelling

Communication skills

Fast-paced work

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Valuation software

Job description

Business Unit: Corporate Finance Industry: Consumer Overview Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.

Corporate Finance The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, 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 middle-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing platform of Corporate Finance professionals and offices across the region, in addition to our global reach and in-depth knowledge across a broad range of industries, we have the breadth and targeted expertise to provide exceptional client service. Our Consumer Group is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our M&A team in Zurich.

Scope Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer Group has built a reputation for providing a collaborative, team-based approach that puts its clients’ interests first and delivers superior outcomes in both M&A advisory and capital-raising assignments. As a Senior Financial Analyst you will work on corporate finance engagements for companies within our Consumer M&A advisory team based in Zurich. The group's engagements principally include sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions within the Consumer sector. As a dedicated member of our transaction team, you will be responsible for supporting these assignments. You will work with a talented, dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting companies and investors today. You will research and analyse financial statements, general economic conditions, industry-specific developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and investment attributes of publicly traded and private companies. You will also gain in-depth knowledge of capital raisings and financing structures. Houlihan Lokey provides a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment. We reward our Financial Analysts with substantial responsibilities, interaction with senior-level professionals, and live engagements. 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. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business. Financial Analysts work on transactions that provide exposure to various services, including M&A, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English required (verbal and written)
• Strong Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least 2 years of full-time experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) preferred, or otherwise Transactions Services consulting or corporate development
• Experience in executing sell-side transactions
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory
• Excellent understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with team members
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and hit deadlines in a highly organised manner
• An independent, solutions-focused mind‑set
• An exceptional work ethic
• Most importantly, we seek to attract dedicated, team-oriented candidates with a deep desire to win, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work hard to achieve the highest standards of performance.

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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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.