Debt Capital Solutions Associate - Paris

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

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