Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance (Industrials)

Business Unit:Corporate FinanceIndustry:IG – IndustrialsOverviewHoulihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, 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. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past seven consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past eight consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.** Houlihan Lokey GmbH does not provide bank or securities brokerage services and is not subject to FINMA supervision. **Corporate Finance The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defence, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities.In EMEA, we work with a wide spectrum of companies, from mid-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing EMEA platform with over 400 Corporate Finance professionals in offices across the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Sweden, Spain, Israel, and the Netherlands we have the breadth and targeted expertise to provide exceptional client service.IndustrialsHoulihan Lokey’s Industrials Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital raising, restructuring, and valuation.Our transaction quality and client work benefit from our company culture, where the senior team are highly engaged in the execution of client projects, and from our experience as leaders in the market for over a decade, which has given our professionals valuable exposure to a variety of situations and challenges. In 2023, our Industrials Group was ranked as the No. 1 M&A advisor for global industrials transactions under $1 billion by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv)*.ScopeThe Industrials team at Houlihan Lokey are looking to add a Senior Financial Analyst in Frankfurt.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. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.Financial Analysts work on transactions that provide exposure to various services, including M&A, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.ResponsibilitiesAs a Financial Analyst, you will:Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial informationCreate financial modelsCoordinate and perform business due diligencePrepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentationsConduct research on sectors, companies and potential buyersValue companies and businessesBuild relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients and professional advisorsAssist in planning of engagementsRequirements / QualificationsThe 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.Fluency in German and English required (verbal and written)Strong Bachelor’s degree or equivalentAt least 2 years of full-time experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) preferred, or otherwise Transactions Services consulting or corporate development Experience in executing sell-side transactionsStrong Excel and financial modelling skillsStrong analytical abilities and knowledge of accounting and applied financial theoryExcellent understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work cooperatively with team membersAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and hit deadlines in a highly organised mannerAn independent, solutions-focused mind-setAn exceptional work ethic * Excludes accounting firms and brokers.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.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.SummaryLocation: Frankfurt, GermanyType: Full time