VP, Financial Restructuring — Lead Complex Deals

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Discretionary incentive compensation

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is seeking a Vice President in Financial Restructuring to lead deal teams and execute complex transactions for clients and creditors. The role covers both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, liability management, distressed M&A, and capital-raising efforts across industries.

Typical team structure includes Managing Directors, Associates, and Analysts. Travel to meet client and deal requirements will be necessary, with a strong emphasis on analytical rigor and

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

Strong analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Teamwork

Ability to travel

Deal leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is seeking a Vice President in Financial Restructuring to lead deal teams and execute complex transactions for clients and creditors. The role covers both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, liability management, distressed M&A, and capital-raising efforts across industries.

Typical team structure includes Managing Directors, Associates, and Analysts. Travel to meet client and deal requirements will be necessary, with a strong emphasis on analytical rigor and