Business Unit: Corporate Finance
Industry: TECH - Technology
HL 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 United States, 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. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past seven consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past eight consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.
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 investment banking 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 around 400 Corporate Finance bankers in offices across EMEA, 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.
Technology
The Houlihan Lokey Technology Team is recognized as a global leader in providing high quality, relationship-based advice to clients across the broader technology space. We have an extensive track record of working with both domestic and international clients and delivering creative, effective, and successful outcomes based on our deep understanding of our clients, their business models, and the markets in which they operate. In 2023, our team was ranked the No.1 M&A advisor for all global Technology transactions. With a team of more than 200 bankers globally, and c. 80 across Europe, it is a very exciting time to join the team.
Scope
The Technology team at Houlihan Lokey is looking to add a Vice President 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. Senior Associates are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.
Vice Presidents 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
You will:
* Lead the execution of Technology transactions
* Develop and review financial models including database systems
* Coordinate and perform business due diligence, lead and execute M&A transactions
* Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
* Manage and develop the junior team
* Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors
* Act 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
* 6-8 years’ experience in Investment Banking / Corporate Finance
* Experience in the Technology 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 Analysts and 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
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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