London Associate: Financial Restructuring & Distressed M&A

GB.540 Houlihan Lokey UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey is seeking an Associate in its Financial Restructuring Group based in London. You will work on debtor- and creditor-side restructurings and distressed M&A, gaining exposure to advisory and investment banking products across industries.

The environment rewards top performers with responsibility and interaction with senior professionals and clients, offering a clear pathway for career growth in a leading global advisory firm.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years prior investment banking experience in restructuring or a leverage finance team.
• 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.
• Excellent work ethic and ability to collaborate across levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse and help explain historical and projected financial information.
• Create financial models.
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence.
• Prepare 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.
• Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements.
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients and professional advisors.
• Supervise junior staff members.
• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation modelling

LBO modelling

DCF modelling

Analytical skills

Independent work in fast-paced env

Education

Finance-related degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Houlihan Lokey is seeking an Associate in its Financial Restructuring Group based in London. You will work on debtor- and creditor-side restructurings and distressed M&A, gaining exposure to advisory and investment banking products across industries.

The environment rewards top performers with responsibility and interaction with senior professionals and clients, offering a clear pathway for career growth in a leading global advisory firm.