Associate - M&A + Financial Restructuring, São Paulo

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 São Paulo office is expanding, and we are looking for an associate to be based in our office. Associates work specifically with the group, assisting with a variety of transactions, including creditor- and debtor-side restructurings, regular and distressed mergers & acquisitions and capital raising.

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collegial and entrepreneurial, and as such rewards Financial Analysts with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals.

Responsibilities:

Associates are typically members of deal teams comprising at least one managing director, vice president, associate, and financial analyst. You will:

• Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial information to review and support the development of financial models
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence
• Design and support the preparation of confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
• Understand and review valuation analysis, supporting discussions and negotiations with various stakeholders involved in the process
• Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients and professional advisors
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members

Requirements/Qualifications

• Have a strong academic Quantitative background
• 3-5 years’ experience in Investment Banking/Corporate Finance (M&A, Private Funds Advisory or Debt/Equity Advisory)
• Have an understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
• Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
• Strong modelling skills (M&A, DCF, LBO expected, Restructuring will be a plus)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese
• Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask is crucial

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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