Senior Associate - Corporate Finance (Technology M&A)

Business Unit:Corporate FinanceIndustry:Technology OverviewHoulihan 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. Corporate FinanceThe Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities. In EMEA, we work with a wide spectrum of companies, from middle-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing platform of Corporate Finance professionals and offices across the region, in addition to our global reach and in-depth knowledge across a broad range of industries, we have the breadth and targeted expertise to provide exceptional client service. OverviewHoulihan 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.Corporate FinanceThe Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defence, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities. In EMEA, we work with a wide spectrum of companies, from middle-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing platform of Corporate Finance professionals and offices across the region, in addition to our global reach and in-depth knowledge across a broad range of industries, we have the breadth and targeted expertise to provide exceptional client service.TechnologyThe Houlihan Lokey Technology Team is recognised as a global leader in providing high-quality, relationship-based advice to clients across the broader technology space. We have an extensive track record of working with both domestic and international clients and delivering creative, effective, and successful outcomes based on our deep understanding of our clients, their business models, and the markets in which they operate.  In 2025, our Technology team was ranked the No.1 M&A advisor for all global Technology transactions. With a team of around 200 bankers globally, it is a very exciting time to join the team.ScopeThe Technology team at Houlihan Lokey are looking to add a Senior Associate in London.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 are encouraged to help us grow our business.Associates work on transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services, including M&A, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Associate, you will:Prepare, analyse and help explain historical and projected financial informationCreate financial modelsCoordinate and perform business due diligencePrepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentationsValue companies and businessesLead the planning and execution of marketing engagementsBuild relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients, professional advisors and other stakeholdersSupervise junior staff members in financial analysesAssist in the marketing and planning of engagementsRequirements / QualificationsThe environment at Houlihan Lokey is results-driven and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards top performers with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients.The Following Qualifications Are RequiredYou will have a strong academic track record and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent degree5+ years of investment banking experience in M&A Advisory within Investment Banking. Experience in transactional services, consulting or corporate development also acknowledged if in conjunction with M&A Advisory. Experience/knowledge in the Technology sector will be favourably regardedFundamental understanding of financial valuation methodologies, and applicationsAdvanced Financial modelling and analytical abilities; Strong LBO and DCF modelling skillsStrong qualitative and quantitative research skillsUnderstanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitationsExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essentialStrong knowledge of Excel and PowerPointIndependent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeedStrong work ethic, organisational skills and ability to multitask is crucialMotivated and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environmentAbility to work independently in a fast-paced 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. #LI-114995SummaryLocation: London, UKType: Full time