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.
Business Unit
Corporate Finance
Industry
Industrials
Scope
The Industrials team at Houlihan Lokey is looking to add a Senior Analyst or Associate in London or Manchester.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyse 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.
- Value companies and businesses.
- Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements.
- Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients, professional advisors and other stakeholders.
- Supervise junior staff members in financial analyses.
- Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements.
Requirements / Qualifications
- You will have a strong academic track record and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent degree.
- 2-4 years of investment banking experience within M&A Advisory. Experience in the Industrials sector favourable.
- Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies, and applications.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical abilities; strong LBO and DCF modelling skills.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.
- Understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
- Strong knowledge of Excel.
- Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed.
- Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask is crucial.
- Motivated and 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Senior Analyst / Associate - Corporate Finance (Industrials M&A) in Manchester employer: Houlihan Lokey
At Houlihan Lokey, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture in our vibrant London office. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and the opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders, making this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path in the dynamic field of Corporate Finance. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and supports your professional journey.
