Hogan Lovells
Associate, Equity Private Placements

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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.
Capital Solutions
Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group comprises ~200 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has deep senior-level relationships across the capital markets and a long track record of raising capital across varying market conditions. With deep expertise in both private and public markets, we are committed to delivering innovative, value-enhancing solutions that support long-term success for our clients.
Scope:
The Equity Private Placements team in Houlihan Lokey is looking to add an experienced Associate to the team in London. The EPP team advise some of the most ambitious private companies on the origination and structuring of private equity capital, including primary & secondary fundraisings, hybrid and structured equity. We operate across multiple geographies including EMEA & the USA, in a range of industries supporting both high-growth disruptors and established market leaders.
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As an Associate, you will work directly with senior bankers and clients on landmark transactions across EMEA & the USA, and be a trusted member of the team. We believe this is an excellent opportunity to unlock substantial personal growth. People who join the team will develop valuable expertise in a fast-growing capital market segment, and build relationships both across Houlihan Lokey and in the wider market.
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 access to clients and investors and are encouraged to help us grow our business.
Responsibilities:
As an Associate in the team, you will:
- Support the team in the execution of transactions, raising capital across various equity and equity-linked financing types, applicable across diverse situations including growth capital, direct minority secondary share sale, acquisition financing and recapitalizations for high-growth companies.
- Supervise and support a team of Analysts who are undertaking various workstreams within multiple deal teams.
- Review and contribute to output, including market research.
- Assist in preparing client-ready presentations, financial models and transaction materials.
- Coordinate communications with clients and investors.
- Take on meaningful responsibilities during live deals.
Basic Qualifications/ Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have:
- An excellent academic track record and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent degree.
- 3-5 years of experience within Private Capital Markets, M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Advisory, Structured/Project Finance within an Investment Bank or Advisory firm.
- Buy-side experience advantageous.
- Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies, and applications.
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical abilities; strong LBO and DCF modelling skills coupled with a strong knowledge and understanding of Excel and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated experience in valuation methodologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
- Proven ability to persuade and influence others.
- A flair for simply communicating complex ideas and stories with data is highly advantageous.
- Prior experience supporting and managing more junior team members.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- A strong work ethic, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams simultaneously while maintaining excellent attention to detail and a desire to take the initiative.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats and limitations.
- The ability to work well in a team-oriented environment, building effective relationships with multiple stakeholders internally and externally.
- The motivation to work in a collaborative, rapidly changing, demanding but ultimately rewarding environment.


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