Vice President, Financial Restructuring — Lead Distressed Deals

Houlihan Lokey; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey is seeking a Vice President in Financial Restructuring to lead deal teams on complex negotiations for clients and creditors. You will supervise junior staff and coordinate due diligence across in-court and out-of-court restructurings, liability management, distressed M&A, and capital raising efforts.

The successful candidate will bring 7–11 years of related experience, strong financial modeling and communication skills, and the ability to work across industries while traveling as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7–11 years of experience in M&A, Restructuring, Leveraged Finance, or Insolvency.
• Proven deal execution experience in Financial Restructuring, Capital Markets, or M&A.
• Demonstrated experience leading discussions with senior clients.
• Management skills in supervising and training staff.
• Strong understanding of key debt-related components and structures.
• Ability to develop and review financial models.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and multitasking ability.
• Ability to work independently and act entrepreneurially to help grow the business.
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet client and deal requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead execution on a variety of special situations transactions
• Supervise, manage, and train junior staff
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence
• Prepare, analyze, and/or help explain historical and projected financial information
• Prepare analyses and client materials including restructuring models, recovery analyses, confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, etc.
• Analyze credit agreements and other financing documents to evaluate covenant terms, structural flexibility, and develop strategic alternatives
• Value companies and businesses
• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements
• Build and maintain direct relationships with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

M&A experience

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Houlihan Lokey is seeking a Vice President in Financial Restructuring to lead deal teams on complex negotiations for clients and creditors. You will supervise junior staff and coordinate due diligence across in-court and out-of-court restructurings, liability management, distressed M&A, and capital raising efforts.

The successful candidate will bring 7–11 years of related experience, strong financial modeling and communication skills, and the ability to work across industries while traveling as