Associate - Corporate Finance (Healthcare)

The Healthcare team at Houlihan Lokey are looking to add an Associate in London.

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. 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.

Associates work on transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services, including M&A, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.

Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will:-

Prepare, analyze and help 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 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
You will have a strong academic track record and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent degree
3-5 years of investment banking experience within either an M&A, generalist or Industry team. Experience/knowledge in the Healthcare sector will be favourably regarded
Experience within transactional services, consulting or corporate development also considered
Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies, and applications
Advanced Financial modeling and analytical abilities; Strong LBO and DCF modelling skills
Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
Understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential
Strong knowledge of Excel
Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed
Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask is crucial
Motivated and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment