Associate - Corporate Finance (Technology)

In this role you support Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Team in Frankfurt by building and explaining financial analyses that drive advisory outcomes. You contribute to financial modeling, valuation work, and due diligence to support M&A, financing, and strategic engagements. You work closely with clients, advisors, and junior staff to advance transactions in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You will help shape client solutions through rigorous analysis and clear, concise presentations. This opportunity offers direct exposure to senior professionals and meaningful engagement across technology sector deals.

• Prepare and explain historical and projected financial information
• Create and maintain financial models
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and marketing materials
• Value companies and businesses
• Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements
• Build relationships with clients, prospective clients, and advisors
• Supervise junior staff in financial analyses
• Assist in marketing and planning of engagements

• Excellent verbal and written communication in German and English
• Strong academic track record
• 3–5 years of investment banking experience (M&A, generalist, or industry team)
• Knowledge of technology sector beneficial
• Fundamental understanding of valuation methodologies
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical abilities (LBO and DCF)
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Understanding of financial statement analysis and key assumptions
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and multitasking ability
• Motivation and ability to work cooperatively across levels in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Team-oriented
• Good communication
• Self-motivated
• Advanced financial modeling (LBO, DCF)
• Financial valuation methodologies
• Excel proficiency