Associate - Corporate Finance (Industrials)

at  Houlihan Lokey

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

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.

The Following Qualifications Are Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in both German and English (additional language skills are also advantageous)
• 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, corporate development, or a sector team
• Experience in the Industrials sector favourably regarded
• Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies, and applications
• Advanced Financial modelling 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential
• 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

As an Associate, you will:

• 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.