Associate - Financial Restructuring (Madrid)

Houlihan Lokey; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Houlihan Lokey in Madrid is seeking an experienced Associate for our Financial Restructuring Group. Based in our Madrid office, you will work on debtor- and creditor-side restructurings and distressed M&A across transnational engagements.

You will build financial models, prepare memos and presentations, coordinate due diligence, and engage with clients and senior professionals. Fluency in English and Spanish and a strong work ethic are essential.

Formación

• Degree qualified.
• Interest in Financial Restructuring and complex transactions.
• Experience in investment banking or related field preferred.
• Strong valuation knowledge and modelling skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, analyse and explain historical and projected financial information.
• Create financial models.
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence.
• Prepare confidential information memoranda and management presentations.
• Prepare valuation analyses and support negotiations with stakeholders.
• Lead planning and execution of marketing engagements.
• Build relationships with clients and advisors; supervise junior staff.
• Assist in marketing and planning of engagements.

Conocimientos

Quantitative skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills (English/Spanish)

Independent work

Educación

Degree qualified

Herramientas

Excel modelling

Descripción del empleo

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.

Financial Restructuring

Houlihan Lokey has the largest worldwide financial restructuring practice of any investment banking firm, with offices and experienced professionals located across the globe. Since its inception in 1988, the restructuring group has advised on more than 1,900 restructuring transactions with aggregate debt claims in excess of $4 trillion. With nearly 300 dedicated restructuring professionals worldwide, our group has a significant global presence. We serve clients domestically and around the world, providing extensive resources to staff each case. Our broad base of clients and extensive experience allow us to understand the dynamics of each restructuring situation and the needs, attitudes, and positions of all parties in interest.

Business Unit

Financial Restructuring Group

Industry

No Industry

Job Purpose

The Financial Restructuring Group is expanding and we are looking for an experienced Associate to be based in our Madrid office. Associates in Financial Restructuring work on a variety of transactions within the group, including debtor‑ and creditor‑side restructurings and distressed mergers and acquisitions.

Services

• Advising companies and stakeholders in out‑of‑court restructuring transactions
• Provide advisory services in stressed and distressed situations
• Participating in complex negotiations on behalf of our clients
• Providing distressed M&A advisory
• Advisory in relation to debt and equity raising in the context of stressed and distressed situations
• The environment at Houlihan Lokey is results‑driven and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards top performers with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior‑level professionals and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse 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 presentations
• Prepare preliminary valuation analysis, supporting discussions and negotiations with various stakeholders involved in the process
• Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients and professional advisors
• Supervise junior staff members
• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements

Qualifications Required

• Degree qualified
• A demonstrated genuine interest in Financial Restructuring and/or in working on complex and large financial transactions
• At least 4 years prior investment banking experience (restructuring or a leverage finance team) within a top tier investment bank or boutique
• Have an understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
• Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
• Strong LBO and DCF modelling skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• An exceptional strong work ethic
• motivated and have the ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.