Business Unit:
Corporate Finance
Industry:
BUS - Business Services
Overview
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey 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. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for global M&A transactions under $1 billion, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past eight consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past nine consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.
** In Germany, Houlihan Lokey operates through three separate entities (Houlihan Lokey (Europe) GmbH, Houlihan Lokey GmbH, Houlihan Lokey Germany AG), none of which are credit/financial services institutions for the purposes of the German Banking Act. Houlihan Lokey (Europe) GmbH is a German MiFID investment firm subject to the German Securities Institutions Act and regulated by BaFin and Bundesbank. **
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 Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region.
In Europe, we work with a wide spectrum of companies, from mid-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing European platform with over 380 Corporate Finance professionals in offices across the UK, Germany, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Israel, and the Netherlands, 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.
Business Services Group
Houlihan Lokey's Business Services Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory.
Our team covers a broad array of sectors, with bankers dedicated to each of our primary coverage areas. We maintain deep, senior-level relationships with major strategic and financial buyers of professional and technology-related services companies as well as large, public and private company thought leaders within the industry. Our senior-level relationships throughout the industry open doors to opportunities for our clients-whether they are seeking financing, a strategic partner, or a prospective buyer. The clients we serve represent an expansive range of sectors.
Scope
The Business Services team at Houlihan Lokey are looking to add a Vice President in Munich .
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.
Responsibilities
* L ead and execute M&A transactions
* Develop and review financial models including database systems
* Coordinate and perform business due diligence
* Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
* Manage, mentor and develop the junior team
* Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors
* Acting as a key client contact on transactions, leading client meetings and playing a significant role in pitches
* Assist in initiating and extending group marketing and client development efforts
Requirements/Qualifications
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in both German and English is required (additional language skills are also advantageous)
* 6+ years of experience in Investment Banking / Corporate Finance
* Experience in the Business Services sector favourably regarded, including completion of sell side mandates
* Strong execution experience on end-to-end deals (closed deal experience)
* Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring Financial Analysts & Associates
* Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
* Strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory
* Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask
* Strategic mindset and strong sector insight with the ability to suggest the best solutions for our clients
* Motivated, creative, outgoing and possess strong skills in financial analysis
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to grow our business and act entrepreneurially
Most importantly, we seek to attract dedicated, team-oriented candidates with a deep desire to win, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work hard to achieve the highest standards of performance.
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.