Business Unit: Corporate Finance
Industry: GEN - General
HL Overview
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and the Middle East. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm's commitment to client success across its advisory services. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past seven consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past eight consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.
Corporate Finance
The 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.
As trusted advisors, our industry-specific groups provide us with a deep understanding of our client's business and positioning before we are even engaged in a transaction. Combined with this market penetration is our international presence throughout the Asia-Pacific region, the United States, and EMEA.
Scope
The Corporate Finance team is looking to add a Senior Associate or Vice President in Sydney.
As a Senior Associate / Vice President, you support new business development and engagements. You will work on a variety of transactions that provide exposure to various financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancing's and leveraged buyouts.
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collegial and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards staff with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients. Our colleagues are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.
Requirements / Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
5-8 years' experience in Corporate Finance / M&A
Strong execution experience on end-to-end deals (closed deal experience) and sell side mandates
Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring junior staff members
Strong understanding of financial valuation methodologies
Strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory
Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to grow our business and act entrepreneurially
Keen analytical abilities
Responsibilities
Develop and review financial models including database systems
Assist in leading discussions with client executives and target management
Assist in initiating and extending group marketing and client development efforts
Understand / perform business due diligence
Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagement
Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients, professional advisors and other stakeholders
Develop professional network and relationships with firm, client and target professionals
Management skills in supervising and training staff
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.
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