German-speaking Associate - Corporate Finance (Industrials) Business Unit: Corporate Finance Industry: IG - Industrials 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 Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm's commitment to client success across its advisory services.
Scope Houlihan Lokey is seeking a German-speaking Associate to join their Frankfurt Industrials team, based in London.
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial.
Teamwork is essential to the firm's success.
At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged.
Associates are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.
Associates work on transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services, including M&A, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.
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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German are essential You will have a strong academic track record and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent degree 3-5 years of investment banking experience within M&A, or alternatively within transactional services, consulting or corporate development 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 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 The environment at Houlihan Lokey is results-driven and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards top performers with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients.
* Excludes accounting firms and brokers.
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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