Graduate Financial Analyst, Primary Capital Advisory (Private Equity Fundraising)

Houlihan Lokey - Experienced Careers; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global investment bank is seeking an Analyst for its Primary Capital Advisory team in Paris. The role involves providing strategic advice, managing fundraising processes, and producing marketing documentation. Candidates should have private equity fundraising experience and fluency in French and English. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on innovative financing solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in private equity fundraising at a reputable placement agent or investor relations team.
• Prior experience in investment banking or transaction services is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic advice related to alternative asset brands.
• Produce core fund marketing documentation and analyses.
• Manage fundraising processes and client communication.
• Complete due diligence materials for fund investors.
• Utilize the CRM system for accurate information capture.
• Originate new opportunities and produce pitch materials.
• Select new mandates through rigorous due diligence.

Connaissances

Private equity fundraising experience

Strong work ethics

Fluency in French and English

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Formation

Master's degree in finance, accounting or management

Description du poste

Business Unit:

Capital Solutions

Industry:

No Industry

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.

Capital Solutions

Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group comprises more than 170 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.

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 70 professionals, is rapidly growing and advising clients on the origination, structuring, and execution of private and public debt financings across numerous industries.

Primary Capital Advisory

Houlihan Lokey Primary Capital Advisory (“PCA”) is an established and growing player in the third-party fund placement and advisory space and part of a leading global investment bank. PCA has an experienced team of over 40 people across six offices in the U.S. and Europe who have collectively worked on over 300 fundraises since 2010 across a wide array of private equity fundraising.

Responsibilities

As an Analyst in Houlihan Lokey Primary Capital Advisory team, you will be involved in:

• The provision of strategic advice to clients related to the positioning of alternative asset brands in the market for sustained competitive advantage.
• The production of core fund marketing documentation (investor presentation, DDQ, PPM, etc.) with bespoke analyses.
• The management of fundraising processes, including investor tracking and client communication.
• The completion of due diligence materials in response to inquiries from potential fund investors.
• Ability to embrace the full utilization of the group’s CRM system to ensure information is captured accurately for both current and prospective fundraising mandates.
• The origination of new opportunities, including meeting potential clients and the production of pitch materials and associated analyses.
• New mandate selection through extensive due diligence, as part of a rigorous internal process.

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have private equity fundraising experience, acquired at a reputable placement agent or within the investor relations team of a leading private equity firm. Candidates with prior experience in investment banking or transaction services from reputable institutions will also be considered.

In addition, the candidate shall have strong work ethics, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. While teamwork is essential to the firm’s success, creativity and new ideas are encouraged.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting or management, from a top tier business school or university.
• Experience in private equity fundraising from a placement agent or investor relations team, and/or experience in investment banking or transaction services.
• High attention to detail.
• Superior analytical skills and ability to solve problems and provide solutions using data.
• Pro-active and resourceful attitude of solving problems independently, with the support of an experienced senior team.
• Ability to multitask and coordinate a variety of different projects with an organized approach.
• Good grasp of the fundamentals of the private equity industry, including current trends, deal structures, investor requirements, and competitive landscapes.
• Fluency in French and English, and ideally strong written and verbal communication skills in another European language (preferably Spanish or German).

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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