Associate, Debt Capital Solutions (Debt Advisory)

Houlihan Lokey - Experienced Careers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank seeks an Associate for its Debt Capital Solutions team in London. The role involves leading financing advisory mandates, preparing financial models, and mentoring junior analysts. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a strong academic background, demonstrating advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Debt Advisory or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of financial valuation methodologies.
• Advanced LBO and DCF modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal workstreams and assist in execution of financing advisory mandates.
• Prepare confidential information memoranda and management presentations.
• Assist in analysing and negotiating financing terms.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical abilities

Research skills

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

2:1 degree or equivalent

Job description

Business Unit:

Corporate Finance

Industry:

Capital Markets Group

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.

Scope

The Debt Capital Solutions team at Houlihan Lokey is looking to add an Associate in its London office focused on debt and hybrid debt transactions across Europe.

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

• Lead select deal workstreams and assist in the overall day to day of execution of financing advisory mandates (e.g. acquisition financing, refinancings, amend & extend)
• Leading preparation of confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
• Assist in analysing and negotiating financing terms and documentation and formulate advice to clients
• Preparing, analysing and helping explain historical and projected financial models in support of executing ongoing engagements
• Assisting in originating new client engagements for the Capital Markets team spanning various jurisdictions, industries, and situations
• Assisting in relationship coverage of active debt investors, including banks, credit funds, hedge funds, and other alternative lenders
• Coordinating third-party work by various other professional advisors and perform business due diligence
• Mentor junior analysts

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.

Basic Qualifications/Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong academic track record and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent degree
• 3-5 years of experience within Debt Advisory, Leveraged or Structured Finance, or other similar roles within an Investment Bank or Advisory firm
• A fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies, and applications
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical abilities; strong LBO and DCF modelling skills
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask is crucial
• A motivated and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment
• The 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.

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