Senior Analyst / Associate – Corporate Finance (Industrials M&A)

Overview

In this role you will join Houlihan Lokey’s Industrials Group in London to support M&A, capital raising, and valuation advisory for a range of clients. You will work closely with senior bankers on financial analyses, due diligence, and client engagements, contributing to high-impact transactions. The environment is entrepreneurial and performance-driven, emphasising rapid learning and direct exposure to senior professionals. You will shape analyses and presentations that support client decisions and firm growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse historical and projected financial information
• Create financial models and perform business due diligence
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and pitches
• Value companies and businesses
• Lead planning and execution of marketing engagements
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, advisors and stakeholders
• Supervise junior staff in financial analyses
• Assist in marketing and planning of engagements

Key requirements

• 2-4 years of investment banking experience within M&A Advisory; Industrials experience preferred
• Strong academic track record and 2:1 or equivalent degree
• Fundamental understanding of valuation methodologies and applications
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical abilities; strong LBO and DCF modeling
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Understanding of financial statement analysis and ability to work through assumptions and caveats
• Excellent verbal and written English communication
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• collaborative mindset
• effective communication
• independent thinking
• financial modeling
• LBO modeling
• DCF modeling

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