Business Unit:
Financial Restructuring Group
Industry:
General
Overview
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.
Financial Restructuring
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 1,900 restructuring transactions with aggregate debt claims in excess of $4 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.
Scope
The Financial Restructuring Group is expanding and we are looking for an Associate to be based in our Sydney office. Associates work specifically with the group, assisting with a variety of transactions, including creditor- and debtor-side restructurings and distressed mergers & acquisitions.
In particular, we are looking for an Associate to work closely with senior-level bankers to expand our capital solutions and market advisory offering in Australia supported by our global platform. You will be building key relationships across the capital markets and providing strategic financial advice on innovative, tailored and value-enhancing capital solutions that support the long-term success of a diverse range of corporate clients.
Responsibilities
The group offers a unique opportunity for Associates to work on projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and industries. These services include:
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Advising on debt and equity raisings in the context of complex, stressed and distressed situations
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Advising companies and stakeholders in stressed and distressed situations, including informal and formal restructuring transactions
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Advising on distressed M&A transactions
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Participating in complex negotiations on behalf of our clients
Associates are typically members of deal teams comprising at least one managing director, director or vice president, associate and financial analyst.
Requirements/Qualifications
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is results-driven and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards top performers with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients.
The following qualifications are required:
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Strong academic track record
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Genuine interest in Capital Markets, Financial Restructuring and/or in working on complex and large financial transactions
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4+ years’ experience within Financial Restructuring, Leveraged Finance, Private Credit, Insolvency, or Banking & Finance Law
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Strong understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
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Comprehension of key debt related components and structures
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Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills, commensurate with experience
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Strong LBO and DCF modelling skills, commensurate with experience
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
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Exceptional strong work ethic
The candidate must be motivated and have the ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment.
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.
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