Associate - Corporate Finance (Industrials)

Business Unit: Corporate Finance Industry: Industrials Overview Houlihan 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. Corporate Finance The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities. In EMEA, we work with a wide spectrum of companies, from middle-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing platform of Corporate Finance professionals and offices across the region, in addition to our global reach and in-depth knowledge across a broad range of industries, we have the breadth and targeted expertise to provide exceptional client service. Scope

The Industrials team at Houlihan Lokey is looking to add an Associate in Frankfurt.

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Associates are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help grow our business.

Associates work on transactions that provide exposure to various services, including M&A, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.

Responsibilities

 

As an Associate, you will:

Prepare, analyze, 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 materials

Value companies and businesses

Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements

Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, professional advisors, and other stakeholders

Supervise junior staff members in financial analyses

Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements

Requirements / Qualifications

Fluency in German and English required (verbal and written)

Strong Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

3–5 years of M&A experience, or alternatively experience within transactional services, consulting, or corporate development

Experience in the Industrials sector is favourably regarded

Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies and their applications

Advanced financial modelling and analytical abilities; strong LBO and DCF modelling skills

Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills

Understanding of financial statement analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations

Strong knowledge of Excel

Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed

Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to multitask are crucial

Motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: Houlihan Lokey does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission. We 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-117593