Associate - Corporate Finance (Consumer M&A)

Business Unit

Corporate Finance Industry: Consumer

Scope

The Consumer team at Houlihan Lokey is looking to add an Associate in Paris. The position offers an executive role within a team that handles M&A, private placements, refinancings and leveraged buyouts. Associates work on transactions that provide exposure to various services, including M&A, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings and leveraged buyouts.

Location

Paris, France

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial information.
• Create financial models.
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence.
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations.
• Valuate companies and businesses.
• Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements.
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, professional advisors and other stakeholders.
• Supervise junior staff members in financial analyses.
• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong academic track record and at least a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of advisory experience in M&A, generalist or industry teams.
• Experience/knowledge in the consumer, food & retail sector will be favorably regarded.
• Experience within transactional services, consulting or corporate development also considered.
• Fundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies and applications.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical abilities; strong LBO and DCF modelling skills.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.
• Understanding of financial statements analysis with ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats and limitations.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver, driven to succeed.
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Motivated and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding but rewarding environment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French.

EEO Statement

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.