London M&A Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance

Hogan Lovells; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey in London seeks a Financial Analyst 2 to support M&A advisory and related financing and valuation services. You will help prepare financial models, due diligence, and client presentations, working with a senior team to execute complex transactions.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of advisory services and a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with substantial responsibility and direct client contact.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of full-time investment banking experience in M&A – Analyst 2 level preferred.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory.
• Excellent understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations.
• Independent, solution-focused mindset and strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and explain historical and projected financial information.
• Create financial models and due diligence materials.
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and prepare information memoranda.
• Conduct sector, company and potential buyer research and valuation analysis.
• Build relationships with clients and prospective clients.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

M&A experience

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Houlihan Lokey in London seeks a Financial Analyst 2 to support M&A advisory and related financing and valuation services. You will help prepare financial models, due diligence, and client presentations, working with a senior team to execute complex transactions.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of advisory services and a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with substantial responsibility and direct client contact.