Associate - Financial Restructuring, New York

Houlihan Lokey•New York, NY

3d•$175,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, 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. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG. Houlihan Lokey has the largest worldwide financial restructuring practice of any investment banking firm, with offices and experienced professionals located across the globe. Since its inception in 1988, the restructuring group has advised on more than 1,800 restructuring transactions with aggregate debt claims in excess of $3.8 trillion. With nearly 300 dedicated restructuring professionals worldwide, our group has a significant global presence. We serve clients domestically and around the world, providing extensive resources to staff each case. Our broad base of clients and extensive experience allow us to understand the dynamics of each restructuring situation and the needs, attitudes, and positions of all parties in interest. An Associate in Financial Restructuring will work on a variety of transactions within the Financial Restructuring business, including creditor- and debtor-side restructurings and distressed M&A. The group offers a unique opportunity for Associates to work on a variety of projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and industries. These services include debt and equity financings, distressed M&A advisory services, and special situation principal investing. These services can include. Advising companies and stakeholders in out-of-court and in-court restructurings Raising debt and equity financing Providing distressed M&A advisory services Advising in special situations with elements of distressed investing Participating in complex negotiations on behalf of our clients Associates are typically members of deal teams comprising at least one managing director, vice president, associate, and financial analyst. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Associates are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, and outgoing in addition to the qualifications below.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and finance
An undergraduate degree, including an exemplary academic record, from an accredited institution
3+ years of relevant work experience in similar roles within investment banking
Strong analytical/technical and qualitative abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple project deliverables simultaneously
Extensive operational financial modeling and valuation experience
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
Very strong work ethic and careful attention to detail