Associate - Corporate Finance (Industrials)

DE.710 Houlihan Lokey Germany AG; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DE.710 Houlihan Lokey Germany AG is seeking an experienced finance professional in Frankfurt with a focus on M&A. This role involves preparing financial analyses, creating financial models, and leading due diligence efforts.

Applicants should have 3-5 years of M&A experience and fluency in both German and English. The firm values strong analytical abilities and a proactive mindset. Join a dynamic environment that fosters growth and offers diverse opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of M&A experience or consulting experience.
• Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and analyze financial information.
• Create financial models and coordinate due diligence.
• Value companies and lead marketing engagements.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Financial modeling

Research skills

Excel proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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. The Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and related advisory services for a broad range of clients. We work in the EMEA region with a wide spectrum of companies, from middle‑market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations.

Business Unit: Corporate Finance | Industry: Industrials
Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial information
• Create financial models
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other materials
• Value companies and businesses
• Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, professional advisors, and other stakeholders
• Supervise junior staff members in financial analyses
• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements

Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English required (verbal and written)
• Strong Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 3–5 years of M&A experience, or alternatively experience within transactional services, consulting, or corporate development
• Experience in the Industrials sector is favorably regarded
• Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies and their applications
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical abilities; strong LBO and DCF modelling skills
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Understanding of financial statement analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to multitask are crucial
• Motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced 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.