Associate – Corporate Finance (FinTech M&A)

Overview

In this role, you join Houlihan Lokey’s Financial Technology Team in London to support high-impact advisory in M&A, financing, and related services. You will work closely with clients, senior bankers, and cross-functional teams to analyze financial data, build models, and drive deal execution. The environment is collaborative yet entrepreneurial, with significant ownership of client work and mentoring of junior staff. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape fintech transactions at a leading global bank.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and explain historical and projected financial information
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence
• Create financial models
• 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

Key requirements

• 2:1 or equivalent degree
• 3-4 years of investment banking experience within M&A advisory
• Experience/knowledge in the FIG/FinTech sector (favourable)
• Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical abilities; strong LBO and DCF modelling skills
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Understanding of financial statements analysis with ability to work through key assumptions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver
• Strong work ethic, organisational skills and ability to multitask
• Motivated and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• teamwork and collaboration
• effective communication
• problem-solving
• financial modelling
• LBO modelling
• DCF modelling

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