Financial Analyst, Equity Private Placements

Houlihan Lokey, Inc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment bank is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst for its growing team in London. The role involves supporting capital raising transactions, with responsibilities including market research, presentation preparation, and client communication. Candidates should have a strong academic background, 1-2 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a collaborative work environment where creativity and initiative are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in PCM, DCM, ECM or M&A.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support team in transactions, raising capital across various financing types.
• Perform market research and assist in preparing client-ready presentations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation methodologies

Excel

PowerPoint

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

2:1 or equivalent degree

Job description

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.

Scope: The Equity Private Placements team in Houlihan Lokey is growing and we are looking to add an experienced Financial Analyst to the team in London. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to providing innovative capital solutions for businesses in need of strategic growth funding. You will gain valuable exposure into how capital is structured and raised. 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

• Support the team in the execution of transactions, raising capital across various equity and equity‑linked financing types, applicable across diverse situations including growth capital, direct minority secondary share sale, acquisition financing and recapitalizations for high‑growth companies.
• Perform market research, assist in preparing client‑ready presentations, financial models and transaction materials, coordinating communications with clients and investors, gaining live deal insights into what investment banking and the world of minority equity financing entails.

Basic Qualifications / Requirements

• Excellent academic track record and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent degree.
• 1‑2 years of experience in PCM, DCM, ECM or M&A.
• Demonstrated experience in valuation methodologies and financial modelling (e.g. LBO or DCF models).
• Flair for communicating complex ideas and stories with data.
• Strong financial knowledge and understanding of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to persuade and influence others.
• A strong work ethic, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams simultaneously while maintaining excellent attention to detail and a desire to take the initiative.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats and limitations.
• Ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment, building effective relationships with multiple stakeholders internally and externally.
• Motivation to work in a collaborative, rapidly changing, demanding but ultimately rewarding environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.