Associate - Investment Banking/Corporate finance in London

Business Unit:Corporate FinanceIndustry:Healthcare 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. Corporate FinanceThe 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. HealthcareHoulihan Lokey’s Healthcare group is one of the most active and trusted partners in healthcare, providing M&A advisory and capital-raising services to middle market leaders across healthcare IT, healthcare services, managed care and life sciences. With over 30 investment bankers based in Europe, Houlihan Lokey’s Healthcare Group is among the largest dedicated and fastest growing healthcare investment banking groups.ScopeThe Healthcare team at Houlihan Lokey are looking to add an Associate in London.Associates are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.Associates work on transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services, including M&A, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.ResponsibilitiesAs an Associate, you will:-Prepare, analyse and help explain historical and projected financial information.Create financial models.Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements.Supervise junior staff members in financial analyses.Requirements / QualificationsYou will have a strong academic track record and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent degree3-5 years of investment banking experience in M&A Advisory. Experience/knowledge in the Healthcare sector will be favourably regardedFundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies, and applicationsAdvanced Financial modeling and analytical abilities; Strong LBO and DCF modelling skillsStrong qualitative and quantitative research skillsUnderstanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitationsExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essentialStrong knowledge of ExcelIndependent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeedStrong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask is crucialMotivated and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environmentAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environment 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. SummaryLocation: London, UKType: Full time