Vice President, Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory (Structured Products) - London

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank that delivers independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. It specializes in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Lead business and financial due diligence sessions with clients.
• Provide leadership and guidance in valuing structured and asset-backed investments.
• Lead the valuation review process.
• Direct the efforts of associates and financial analysts.
• Present valuation analyses and conclusions internally and externally.
• Manage client deliverables.
• Build and review complex financial models to value securities or transaction structures.
• Assist in quality control, execution, and industry consultation across the entire financial advisory services platform.
• Develop creative content and thought leadership for cross-service collaboration.
• Prepare fee proposals, including scoping discussions, pitch materials, and internal engagement pricing committee memoranda.
• Pitch engagements and lead business-development initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in financial services at the Vice President level.
• Prior structured product valuation or related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced accounting, finance, financial modeling, and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing analysts, associates, or other personnel.
• Entrepreneurial attitude with willingness to support a growing practice.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and common database systems.
• Highly motivated with an exceptional work ethic and ability to work cooperatively with team members and client professionals.
• Preferred: Big Four valuation or independent valuation consulting experience.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or progress toward an advanced degree.
• Preferred: CFA designation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Houlihan Lokey is 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.