Associate, Debt, Capital Solutions

Hogan Lovells; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey in Paris (Debt Capital Solutions) seeks an experienced Associate to join the Debt Capital Solutions team. You will work on financing advisory mandates, manage client communications, and help structure debt transactions across private, public and hybrid loans and bonds.

The role requires a strong background in financial modelling, LBO analysis, and fluency in English and French. You will mentor juniors, coordinate due diligence, and contribute to client relationship management in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with excellent academic track record.
• 4-5 years of experience on the French market within Debt Advisory, Leveraged Finance/LBO, Private Creditor role.
• Proven track record of executing transactions and knowledge of lender's credit process.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, including LBO modelling.
• Experience discussing Term Sheets and Facility Agreements.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills; ability to work through key assumptions and caveats.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & French.
• Proven ability to communicate with confidence to persuade, influence and build relationships.
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and capable in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on financing advisory mandates as part of lean deal teams.
• Support on execution of debt transactions across private, public, and hybrid loans and bonds.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients in day-to-day transaction management.
• Oversee junior team members in preparing presentation and transaction materials.
• Assist senior team with client dialogue and relationship management; present to senior clients.
• Coordinate due diligence with other advisors.
• Analyse and negotiate financing terms and documentation with clients.
• Research and forecast business, industry, and economic conditions.
• Build and maintain bespoke financial models with junior support.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Financial modelling

LBO modelling

English & French communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Unit:

Capital Solutions

Industry:

No Industry

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.

Capital Solutions

Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group comprises ~200 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has deep senior-level relationships across the capital markets and a long track record of raising capital across varying market conditions. With deep expertise in both private and public markets, we are committed to delivering innovative, value-enhancing solutions that support long-term success for our clients.

Capital Solutions

Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group was named World’s and Europe’s Best for Capital Markets Advisory at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The Group comprises more than 235 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has raised $37bn across over 140 transactions in the last twelve months and has a presence in 18 offices and 8 countries globally. With deep expertise in both private and public markets, we are committed to delivering innovative, value-enhancing solutions that support long-term success for our clients.

The European Capital Solutions team advises private equity, corporate and public clients on arranging financing in the public, and private capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities. The team, comprising over 100 professionals in Europe, is rapidly growing and advising clients on the origination, structuring, and execution of private and public debt financings across numerous industries.

Scope

The Debt Capital Solutions team at Houlihan Lokey is looking to add an experienced Associate to our team in Paris.

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. Associates are given substantial responsibility and access to clients and investors and are encouraged to help us grow our business.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of lean deal teams on financing advisory mandates, gaining significant exposure to senior team members and clients
• Support on the execution of a variety of different debt transactions in the mid-cap or the large-cap segments including private, public and hybrid loans and public bonds
• Serve as a point of contact for clients in the day-to-day management of transactions including leading selected workstreams
• Oversee junior team members in the preparation of presentation and transaction materials
• Support senior team members with client dialogue and relationship management – you will be required to present to and hold conversations with senior clients as an essential part of your role
• Engage in and manage due diligence processes, including coordinating work by other professional advisors
• Assist in analysing and negotiating financing terms and documentation to clients
• Research, monitor and analyse financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry and economic conditions for use in advising clients
• Build and maintain bespoke financial models with support from junior team members
• Undertake debt capacity, financial covenant, and credit rating modelling
• Assist with the wider team’s marketing initiatives
• Build own network of contacts within active debt investors including banks, credit funds, hedge funds and other alternative lenders
• Contribute to the firm’s Private Equity relationships
• Mentor junior analysts, helping to create a collaborative team environment

Basic Qualifications/ Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• a bachelors degree and an excellent academic track record
• 45-5 years of experience on the French market within a Debt Advisory, Leveraged Finance/LBO, Private Creditor similar role within an Investment Bank or Advisory firm
• a demonstrable track record of executing transactions and knowledge of Lender’s credit process
• excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, including LBO modelling
• experience discussing Term Sheets and Facility Agreements
• strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats and limitations
• excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & French
• proven ability to communicate with confidence to persuade, influence and build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders
• a strong work ethic, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams simultaneously while maintaining excellent attention to detail and a desire to take the initiative
• demonstrable ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment that is rapidly changing and demanding, but ultimately rewarding
  

_ 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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