Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance (Technology, Digital Infrastructure M&A) in City of London

Financial Analyst – Corporate Finance (Technology, Digital Infrastructure M&A)

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Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia‑Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor in the U.S. for the past 10 years, the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions according to data provided by LSEG.

Business Unit

Corporate Finance

Industry

Technology

Scope

The Digital Infrastructure team at Houlihan Lokey is looking to add an experienced Financial Analyst in London. 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. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.

Employment Details

Location: London, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Investment Banking

Responsibilities

• 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 presentations
• Conduct research on sectors, companies and potential buyers
• Value companies and businesses
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients and professional advisors
• Assist in planning of engagements

Qualifications

• Strong Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 1-2 years of full‑time investment banking experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Experience in executing sell‑side transactions preferable
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory
• Excellent understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
• An excellent understanding of financial valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with team members
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple projects and hit deadlines in a highly organised manner
• An independent, solutions‑focused mindset
• An exceptional work ethic

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.