Business Unit

Corporate Finance

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.

Scope

The Technology team at Houlihan Lokey is looking to add an Associate in Frankfurt. The environment is collegial and entrepreneurial, emphasizing teamwork while encouraging creativity and new ideas. Associates receive substantial responsibility and support to grow our business.

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 materials
Value companies and businesses
Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements
Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, professional advisors, and other stakeholders
Supervise junior staff members in financial analyses
Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements

Requirements / Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English
Strong academic track record
3–5 years of investment banking experience within M&A, generalist, or industry team roles
Experience/knowledge in the technology sector will be regarded favorably
Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies and applications
Advanced financial modeling and analytical abilities; strong LBO and DCF modeling skills
Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
Understanding of financial statement analysis, with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
Strong knowledge of Excel
Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask are crucial
Motivated, with a 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 Statement

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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