Vice President - Financial Restructuring, Los Angeles

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

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Vice President in Financial Restructuring to lead complex negotiations and manage deal teams on restructurings, liability management, distressed M&A, and capital-raising assignments.

Ideal candidates have 7–11 years in M&A, restructuring or insolvency, proven deal execution, and strong leadership, analytical, and accounting skills. Excellent communication and travel readiness are required for client engagements.

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.
• Ability to lead discussions with senior clients and supervise staff.
• Strong understanding of debt components, financial models, and accounting basics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution on a variety of special situations transactions.
• Supervise, manage, and train junior staff.
• Coordinate and perform due diligence and prepare client materials.
• Analyze historical and projected financial information and covenant terms.
• Value companies and assist in marketing and planning of engagements.
• Maintain client relationships with prospective clients and advisors.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Deal execution

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Unit:Financial Restructuring GroupIndustry:GeneralOverviewHoulihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.Financial RestructuringHoulihan 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 1,900 restructuring transactions with aggregate debt claims in excess of $4 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 DescriptionA Vice President in Financial Restructuring will participate in complex negotiations on behalf of clients and lead a deal team in the execution of a variety of complex investment banking transactions for companies or creditors, including:Financial restructurings (in-court and out-of-court)Liability management transactionsDistressed M&A processesRaising debt and equity financingVice Presidents are industry generalists, and the group offers exposure to these financial advisory and investment banking engagements across a broad range of industries.Vice Presidents typically serve on deal teams alongside at least one Managing Director, Associate, and Financial Analyst.ResponsibilitiesLead execution on a variety of special situations transactionsSupervise, manage, and train junior staffCoordinate and perform business due diligencePrepare, analyze, and/or help explain historical and projected financial informationPrepare 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 alternativesValue companies and businessesAssist in the marketing and planning of engagementsBuild and maintain direct relationships with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisorsBasic QualificationsTeamwork is essential to the firm's success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged — Vice Presidents are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help grow the business. The ideal candidate is motivated, creative, and outgoing, in addition to meeting the qualifications below:Bachelor's degree required7–11 years of experience in M&A, Restructuring, Leveraged Finance, or InsolvencyProven deal execution experience in Financial Restructuring, Capital Markets, or M&ADemonstrated experience leading discussions with senior clientsManagement skills in supervising and training staffStrong understanding of key debt-related components and structuresAbility to develop and review financial modelsAbility to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentStrong work ethic, organizational skills, and multitasking abilityAbility to work independently and act entrepreneurially to help grow the businessStrong analytical and financial analysis skillsFundamental knowledge of accounting and applied financial theoryExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to travel as needed to meet client and deal requirementsCompensation and BenefitsHoulihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:$250,000-$250,000Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:2026 BenefitsWe 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.#LI-112682