2025 Financial Analyst - Debt Advisory International / Corporate Clients (F

at  Houlihan Lokey

As a Financial Analyst in the Capital Markets team, you will help provide support across transactions, gaining exposure to various debt products and financing structures, such as bank debt/senior loans, second-lien financings, unitranches, mezzanine debt and equity for a variety of situations, including growth capital, acquisition financing, refinancings and repricings, dividend recapitalizations, and special situations. Based in Frankfurt, your focus will be on European mid- to large-cap corporate and private equity transactions. You will work with a talented, dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting companies and investors today.
You will research and analyse financial statements using financial models, general economic conditions, industry-specific developments, and investment attributes of publicly traded and private companies. You will also assist in preparing client ready presentations and process materials as well as co-ordinating client and lender calls, gaining live deal insights into what investment banking and the world of financing entails.
Houlihan Lokey provides a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment. We reward our Financial Analysts with substantial responsibilities, interaction with senior-level professionals, and live engagements.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong academic track record from a highly regarded university with a focus on finance, economics or business
• 0-3 years of relevant work experience (through full-time employment or internships), e.g., in the areas of debt advisory, credit analysis, debt capital markets, rating advisory, M&A, or leveraged finance, relevant financial modelling experience
• Solid understanding of corporate finance principles, debt markets, and capital structures
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, especially MS Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Business-fluent proficiency in German and English (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

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