Associate - Financial Restructuring (Dubai)

Business Unit:Financial Restructuring GroupIndustry:GEN - GeneralOverviewHoulihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for global M&A transactions under $1 billion, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past eight consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past nine consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.Financial Restructuring GroupHoulihan Lokey has the largest, most experienced worldwide financial restructuring practice of any investment banking firm, with more than 300 professionals located in offices across the globe. In 2022, we worked on more than 125 restructuring-related transactions on behalf of companies, their creditors and shareholders, and other constituents. Houlihan Lokey has advised on more than 1,500 restructuring transactions, with aggregate debt claims in excess of $3.0 trillion.Our group employs an interdisciplinary approach to engagements and is accustomed to evaluating complex, highly leveraged situations in short time frames. We are also a recognized leader in achieving merger and acquisition transactions for distressed companies.ScopeThe Financial Restructuring Group is expanding and we are looking for an Associate to be based in our Dubai office. Associates in Financial Restructuring work on a variety of transactions within the group, including debtor- and creditor-side restructurings and distressed mergers and acquisitions.The group offers a unique opportunity for associates to work on projects that provide exposure to a wide variety of financial advisory and investment banking products and industries. These services include:Advising companies and stakeholders in out-of-court restructuring transactionsProvide advisory services in stressed and distressed situationsParticipating in complex negotiations on behalf of our clients Providing distressed M&A advisoryAdvisory in relation to debt and equity raising in the context of stressed and distressed situationsResponsibilitiesAssociates are typically members of deal teams comprising at least one managing director, vice president, associate, and financial analyst. You will:Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial informationCreate financial modelsCoordinate and perform business due diligencePrepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentationsPrepare preliminary valuation analysis, supporting discussions and negotiations with various stakeholders involved in the processLead the planning and execution of marketing engagementsBuild relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clientsAssist 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 required:Have a strong academic track record and hold a 2:1 degree in accounting, economics and or financeA demonstrated genuine interest in Financial Restructuring and/or in working on complex and large financial transactionsPrior investment banking experience (restructuring or a leverage finance team) within a top tier investment bank or boutiqueHave an understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applicationsAbility to drive deals with limited guidanceStrong quantitative, financial and analytical skillsStrong LBO and DCF modelling skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentAn exceptional strong work ethicArabic speaking skills preferable but overall execution skills take priorityWe 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.