Description
The Financial Restructuring Group at Houlihan Lokey is seeking an Associate to join our Hong Kong office.
The role provides exposure to a wide range of complex and high-impact transactions across Greater China, including debtor- and creditor-side, as well as in- and out-of-court, restructurings, liability management exercises, capital solutions and private financings, and distressed mergers and acquisitions.
The Hong Kong team operates in a highly entrepreneurial and results-driven environment, working closely with corporate clients, financial sponsors, promoters, lenders, and private credit and special situations funds to deliver bespoke capital structure solutions and execute complex, multi-stakeholder transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing, analyzing, and explaining historical and projected financial information
- Building and reviewing detailed financial models
- Coordinating and performing business and financial due diligence
- Preparing confidential information memoranda, management presentations, pitch materials, and other client deliverables
- Preparing valuation analyses and supporting negotiations with creditors, shareholders, management, and other stakeholders
- Leading day-to-day execution of live transactions and marketing processes
- Building and maintaining direct relationships with clients, counterparties and professional advisors
- Supervising and mentoring junior team members
- Assisting in business development, origination, and the marketing of new engagements
Required Qualifications
- Prior working experience of at least 4 years, preferably in investment banking, restructuring, leveraged finance, special situations, or a related capital markets or advisory role
- Strong academic track record from a reputable university
- Demonstrated interest in financial restructuring, capital solutions, and complex transactions
- Strong understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
- Excellent quantitative, financial, and analytical skills
- Strong LBO and DCF modelling capabilities
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin and English