Associate, Primary Capital Advisory

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.; City Of London; Vor Ort; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Houlihan Lokey in London is seeking an Associate for its Primary Capital Advisory (PCA) team. You will participate in transaction execution, lead day-to-day project workstreams, and coordinate due diligence, including marketing materials for fundraisings.

In this role, you will support senior colleagues in client dialogue and relationship management, with exposure to private markets, capital solutions, and a high-growth European team environment.

Qualifikationen

• Strong academic background and 3–4 years in private capital advisory or related roles.
• Experience executing fundraising mandates and investor interactions.
• Ability to manage data rooms and coordinate due diligence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, able to present to senior stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Support execution of primary fundraising mandates and lead project workstreams.
• Coordinate due diligence, prepare marketing materials (PPMs, DDQs, investor decks).
• Manage investor outreach, pipeline tracking, and closing processes.
• Assist senior team in client dialogue and relationship management.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising processes

Investor communications

Data room management

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

2:1 degree or equivalent

Tools

Marketing materials (PPMs, DDQs)

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

bespoke financial models for fund performance, portfolio analysis, and investor return scenarios as required for active and pipeline market research, benchmarking, and investor mapping to support fundraising marketing materials and investor communications with precision and clarity.Team Leadership Oversee Analysts in preparing materials and managing data rooms.Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.Business Development Support senior professionals in origination efforts and marketing to thought leadership and maintain awareness of private market trends.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. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and access to clients and investors and are encouraged to help us grow our business.Basic Qualifications/ RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have, Education &ExperienceStrong academic background (2:1 or equivalent degree minimum), 3-4 years of experience in private capital advisory, placement agent, or related roles in investment banking or asset management.Technical SkillsProven ability to execute fundraising processes and manage investor interactions.Strong analytical skills, particularly in private markets.Soft SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams under pressure.Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong work ethic and proactive approach.Industry KnowledgeFamiliarity with private equity, private credit, and alternative investment of LP dynamics and fundraising best practices.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- SummaryLocation: London, UKType: Full timeOverviewHoulihan 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 SolutionsHoulihan 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.Houlihan Lokey Primary Capital Advisory ("PCA") is an established but growing player in the private equity fund placement and advisory space. PCA has an experienced team of approximately 40 people across seven offices in the U.S. and Europe who have collectively worked on over 300 fundraises since 2010 across a wide array of private equity are looking for an experienced Associate to join our team in London as we continue our growth journey. ResponsibilitiesAs an Associate in the primary capital advisory team, you will be involved in:Transaction Execution Support the execution of primary fundraising mandates, taking a day-to-day lead on core project management workstreams.Coordinate due diligence processes, including preparation of marketing materials (PPMs, DDQs, investor presentations).Manage workstreams across investor outreach, pipeline tracking, and closing processes.Assist senior team members in client dialogue and relationship management.Analytical & Marketing Support Develop