Senior Associate - Corporate Finance (Technology M&A)
On-siteManchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Senior Associate in Manchester within Houlihan Lokey’s Technology-focused Corporate Finance team. Responsibilities include preparing, analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information; creating financial models; coordinating and performing business due diligence; preparing confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations; valuing companies; leading planning and execution of marketing engagements; building relationships with clients and stakeholders; supervising junior staff in financial analyses; and assisting in marketing and planning of engagements. Requires strong financial modeling, valuation, and communication skills, and experience in investment banking, with emphasis on technology-sector knowledge preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Strong academic track record and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent degree
- 5+ years of investment banking experience within either an M&A, generalist or Industry team, or alternatively within transactional services, consulting or corporate development
- Experience/knowledge in the Technology sector will be favourably regarded
- 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 and PowerPoint
- Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed
- Strong work ethic, organisational 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
- 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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