At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage full-lifecycle recruitment for experienced hires in Corporate Finance.
- Company: Join a leading global investment bank known for strategic financial advice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to senior leaders.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of M&A talent acquisition.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years of recruitment experience, preferably in financial services.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Business Unit: Corporate Finance
Industry: Mergers & Acquisitions
Overview
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognised 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 Finance
The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defence, 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 organisations. 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.
We are seeking a Lateral Recruiter to join our Corporate Finance Recruitment team. Reporting to the Vice President - CF Recruitment EMEA, the hire will support on experienced hiring across EMEA and APAC locations, to deliver quality hires to our M&A teams. In this role, you will manage the full-lifecycle recruitment process for experienced hires (Financial Analysts, Associates, Vice Presidents) across the firm. You will partner closely with senior business leaders to identify, attract, and hire top-tier talent in a highly competitive market. The CF Recruitment team sits within the Office of the COO and therefore has significant exposure to a number of broader strategic and people-related topics – hence we are looking for a proactive and commercially minded new team member to join us.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-Lifecycle Recruiting: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for lateral hires in the Corporate Finance group, from role scoping and sourcing to offer negotiation and closing.
- Stakeholder Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers (typically MDs, Directors, VPs) understanding their strategic needs and providing market intelligence.
- Proactive Sourcing: Build robust talent pipelines using direct sourcing channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, networking events, alumni networks). Strong use of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage direct applications. Additionally manages relationships with external search firms when necessary.
- Process Management: Lead interview debriefs, aggregate feedback, and maintain accurate real-time data in the ATS (Workday).
- Candidate Experience: Ensure a seamless, high-touch experience for all candidates, coordinating efficiently with our Recruitment Coordinators for scheduling and logistics.
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of recruitment experience, preferably within financial services, investment banking, or a top-tier executive search agency.
- Demonstrated success in sourcing and closing passive, high-calibre candidates in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Good understanding of the investment banking landscape, particularly M&A and corporate finance functions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to influence and partner with bankers and teams across all levels.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex searches simultaneously.
- Responsive and commercially minded.
- 2:1 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required from a top university.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Location: London, UK
Type: Full time
Recruiter - Corporate Finance (M&A) EMEA 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.
