Associate – Corporate Finance (Technology M&A)

Overview

In this role you will contribute to Houlihan Lokey’s leading technology advisory practice in London, applying financial analysis and deal execution skills to support M&A and other financing engagements. You will work with a collaborative, entrepreneurial team to deliver client-focused outcomes and help grow the firm’s technology deal flow. You will engage across due diligence, financial modelling, and client communications to shape strategic transactions. This opportunity offers exposure to high-impact technology transactions within a global platform.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse and 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 with clients, advisors and other stakeholders
• Supervise junior staff in financial analyses
• Assist in marketing and planning of engagements

Key requirements

• 5+ years of investment banking experience in M&A Advisory
• Strong academic track record with a 2:1 or equivalent degree
• Knowledge/experience in Technology sector is favorable
• Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical abilities (LBO and DCF)
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Understanding of financial statement analysis and key assumptions
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills
• Team orientation with cross-functional collaboration
• Independent and resourceful problem solving
• Advanced financial modelling (LBO, DCF)
• Valuation methodologies
• Financial statement analysis

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