Houlihan Lokey, Inc

Vice President, Financial Restructuring - Los Angeles

Houlihan Lokey, Inc$250K — $260K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-7+ years of relevant experience in financial restructuring or similar roles
  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with an exemplary academic record
  • Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and finance
  • Strong analytical and qualitative abilities
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Experience in operational financial modeling and valuation
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on out-of-court and in-court restructuring processes
  • Raise debt and equity financing for restructuring transactions
  • Provide advisory services for distressed mergers and acquisitions
  • Engage in special situations related to distressed investing
  • Participate in complex negotiations on clients' behalf

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive and creative team environment
  • Encouragement of innovative ideas to enhance business
  • Access to a global network of professionals in financial restructuring
Full Job Description
Business Unit:
Financial Restructuring Group
Industry:
General
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.
Job Description

A Vice President in Financial Restructuring will work on a variety of transactions within the Financial Restructuring business, including creditor- and debtor-side restructurings and distressed M&A. The group offers a unique opportunity for Vice Presidents to work on a variety of projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and industries. These services include debt and equity financings, distressed M&A advisory services, and special situation principal investing. These services can include.
  • Advising companies and stakeholders in out-of-court and in-court restructurings
  • Raising debt and equity financing
  • Providing distressed M&A advisory services
  • Advising in special situations with elements of distressed investing
  • Participating in complex negotiations on behalf of our clients


Vice Presidenrs are typically members of deal teams comprising at least one managing director, vice president, associate, and financial analyst.

Basic Qualifications

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. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, and outgoing in addition to the qualifications below.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and finance
  • An undergraduate degree, including an exemplary academic record, from an accredited institution
  • 6-7+ years of relevant work experience in similar roles
  • Strong analytical/technical and qualitative abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple project deliverables simultaneously
  • Operational financial modeling and valuation experience
  • A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
  • Very strong work ethic and careful attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits
Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:
$250,000-$260,000
Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.
Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:

2026 Benefits

About Houlihan Lokey, Inc

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company that is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company is a global investment bank that provides a wide range of advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. Houlihan Lokey has offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and serves a diverse range of clients, including corporations, financial sponsors, and government agencies. The company was founded in 1972 and has grown to become one of the largest independent investment banks in the world.
Learn more about Houlihan Lokey, Inc
Size
2,257 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$272.4 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+21.1%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ

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