FinTech M&A Associate, Corporate Finance

Hogan Lovells; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey is seeking an Associate in its Corporate Finance team in London to support M&A advisory within the FinTech sector. You will prepare financial analyses, develop models, and assist in due diligence and marketing engagements for leading clients.

This role requires 3–4 years of investment banking experience and a strong academic record. The environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with opportunities to work across cross-border deals.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record with a 2:1 degree or equivalent.
• 3–4 years of investment banking experience in M&A advisory.
• Experience/knowledge in the FIG/FinTech sector is advantageous.
• 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.
• Understanding of financial statements analysis and ability to work through key assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse and explain historical and projected financial information.
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence.
• Create financial models.
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations.
• Value companies and businesses.
• Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements.
• Build relationships with clients, advisors and stakeholders.
• Supervise junior staff in financial analyses.
• Assist in marketing and planning of engagements.

Skills

M&A advisory

Financial modelling

LBO modelling

DCF modelling

Excel

English communication

Education

2:1 degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Houlihan Lokey is seeking an Associate in its Corporate Finance team in London to support M&A advisory within the FinTech sector. You will prepare financial analyses, develop models, and assist in due diligence and marketing engagements for leading clients.

This role requires 3–4 years of investment banking experience and a strong academic record. The environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with opportunities to work across cross-border deals.