Business Unit:Financial Restructuring Group
Industry:General
Job DescriptionA Vice President in Financial Restructuring will participate in complex negotiations on behalf of clients and lead a deal team in the execution of a variety of complex investment banking transactions for companies or creditors, including:
- Financial restructurings (in-court and out-of-court)
- Liability management transactions
- Distressed M&A processes
- Raising debt and equity financing
Vice Presidents are industry generalists, and the group offers exposure to these financial advisory and investment banking engagements across a broad range of industries.
Vice Presidents typically serve on deal teams alongside at least one Managing Director, Associate, and Financial Analyst.
Responsibilities- Lead execution on a variety of special situations transactions
- Supervise, manage, and train junior staff
- Coordinate and perform business due diligence
- Prepare, analyze, and/or help explain historical and projected financial information
- Prepare analyses and client materials including restructuring models, recovery analyses, confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, etc.
- Analyze credit agreements and other financing documents to evaluate covenant terms, structural flexibility, and develop strategic alternatives
- Value companies and businesses
- Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements
- Build and maintain direct relationships with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors
Basic QualificationsTeamwork is essential to the firm's success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged - Vice Presidents are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help grow the business. The ideal candidate is motivated, creative, and outgoing, in addition to meeting the qualifications below:
- Bachelor's degree required
- 7-11 years of experience in M&A, Restructuring, Leveraged Finance, or Insolvency
- Proven deal execution experience in Financial Restructuring, Capital Markets, or M&A
- Demonstrated experience leading discussions with senior clients
- Management skills in supervising and training staff
- Strong understanding of key debt-related components and structures
- Ability to develop and review financial models
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and multitasking ability
- Ability to work independently and act entrepreneurially to help grow the business
- Strong analytical and financial analysis skills
- Fundamental knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed to meet client and deal requirements
Compensation and BenefitsHoulihan 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-$250,000
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:
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