Financial Analyst - Financial Restructuring (French Speaking)

Houlihan Lokey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment bank is expanding its Financial Restructuring Group and is seeking a Financial Analyst in London. The role involves financial modeling, analyzing financial information, and advising on complex transactions. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, LBO and DCF modeling capabilities, and effective communication skills in English and French. Experience in investment banking is preferred. The firm offers substantial responsibility and exposure to senior professionals.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in Financial Restructuring and complex financial transactions.
• Prior internship experience in investment banking or related fields.
• Understanding of valuation theory and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze historical and projected financial information.
• Create financial models.
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence.
• Assist in preparing presentations and marketing pitches.
• Conduct preliminary valuation analysis.
• Maintain direct client contact.

Skills

Financial and analytical skills

LBO and DCF modelling skills

Verbal and written communication in English and French

Independent work in fast-paced environment

Education

Excellent academic track record

Job description

Business Unit: Financial Restructuring Group

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.

Financial Restructuring

Houlihan 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 1,800 restructuring transactions with aggregate debt claims in excess of $3.8 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 Purpose

The Financial Restructuring Group is expanding and we are looking for a Financial Analyst to be based in our London office. Financial Analysts 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 a Financial Analyst 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 transactions
• Provide advisory services in stressed and distressed situations
• Participating in complex negotiations on behalf of our clients
• Providing distressed M&A advisory
• Advisory in relation to debt and equity raising in the context of stressed and distressed situations

Responsibilities

Financial Analysts 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 information
• Create financial models
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence
• Assist the preparation of confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
• Prepare preliminary valuation analysis, supporting discussions and negotiations with various stakeholders involved in the process
• Assist the planning and execution of marketing engagements
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients and professional advisors

Qualifications required

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.

The following qualifications are required:

• Have an excellent academic track record
• A demonstrated genuine interest in Financial Restructuring and/or in working on complex and large financial transactions
• Prior experience as an intern within an investment bank or boutique, private equity shop or debt fund
• Have an understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
• Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
• Strong LBO and DCF modelling skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• An exceptional strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication in both English and French

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.