Vice President - Corporate Finance (Business Services)

Business Unit: Corporate Finance

Industry: BUS - Business Services

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 the 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 EMEA platform of around 400 Corporate Finance bankers in offices across the UK, Germany, Netherlands, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and the Middle East, 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

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.

Scope

The Business Services team is looking to add a Vice President in London. As a Vice President, you support new business development and Investment Banking engagements. Vice Presidents work on a variety of transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services, including mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancing, and leveraged buyouts.

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collegial and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards staff with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients. Vice Presidents are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead the execution of Business Services 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

• 7-9 years’ experience in Investment Banking / Corporate Finance
• Experience in the Business Services sectors favorably 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, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.