Associate - Financial Restructuring

Houlihan Lokey; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 85.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in London seeks an Associate for the Financial Restructuring Group. The role involves working on debtor- and creditor-side restructuring transactions and distressed M&A, with exposure to multiple advisory products and clients.

You will prepare financial analyses, models and marketing materials, and collaborate closely with senior professionals. You should have at least 4 years of investment banking experience, a degree, and strong valuation and modelling capabilities.

Formación

• Degree qualified with interest in Financial Restructuring and large, complex transactions.
• At least 4 years in investment banking (restructuring or leveraged finance) at a top firm.
• Solid understanding of valuation theory and methodologies.
• Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills; proficient in modelling.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Demonstrated work ethic and team collaboration; comfortable with senior stakeholder interaction.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, analyse and explain historical and projected financial information.
• Create financial models and coordinate due diligence.
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations and pitches.
• Lead preliminary valuation analysis and negotiations with stakeholders.
• Supervise junior staff and support in deal marketing.
• Build relationships with clients, prospects and professional advisors.

Conocimientos

Quantitative skills

Financial modelling

LBO modelling

DCF modelling

Valuation theory

Analytical skills

Independent work

Work ethic

Educación

Degree qualified

Descripción del empleo

Business Unit:Financial Restructuring GroupIndustry:No IndustryOverviewHoulihan 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 RestructuringHoulihan 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.Job PurposeThe Financial Restructuring Group is expanding and we are looking for an Associate to be based in our London 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.The group offers a unique opportunity for associates to work on projects that provide exposure to a wide variety of financial advisory and investment banking products and industries. These services include:Advising companies and stakeholders in out-of-court restructuring transactionsProvide advisory services in stressed and distressed situationsParticipating in complex negotiations on behalf of our clientsProviding distressed M&A advisoryAdvisory in relation to debt and equity raising in the context of stressed and distressed situationsThe 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.ResponsibilitiesAssociates are typically members of deal teams comprising at least one managing director, vice president, associate, and financial analyst. You will:Prepare, analyse and help explain historical and projected financial informationCreate financial modelsCoordinate and perform business due diligencePrepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentationsPrepare preliminary valuation analysis, supporting discussions and negotiations with various stakeholders involved in the processLead the planning and execution of marketing engagementsBuild relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients and professional advisorsSupervise junior staff membersAssist in the marketing and planning of engagementsQualifications RequiredDegree qualifiedA demonstrated genuine interest in Financial Restructuring and/or in working on complex and large financial transactionsAt least 4 years prior investment banking experience (restructuring or a leverage finance team) within a top tier investment bank or boutiqueHave an understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applicationsStrong quantitative, financial and analytical skillsStrong LBO and DCF modelling skillsAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentAn exceptional strong work ethicmotivated and have the ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding 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.#LI-115419