Vice President - Corporate Finance, Technology

Business Unit:

Corporate Finance

Industry:

Technology



Overview

Houlihan 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 Finance

The 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.



Technology

The 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.

Scope

The Technology team at Houlihan Lokey is looking to add a Vice President 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. Vice Presidents are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead the execution of Technology transactions
• Develop and review financial models including database systems
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence, lead and execute M&A transactions
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
• Manage and develop the junior team
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors
• Acting as a key client contact on transactions, leading client meetings and playing a significant role in pitches
• Assist in initiating and extending group marketing and client development efforts

Requirements / Qualifications

• 6-7 years’ experience in Investment Banking / Corporate Finance
• Experience in the Technology sector favourably regarded, including completion of sell side mandates
• Strong execution experience on end-to-end deals (closed deal experience)
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring Analysts and Associates
• Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Strategic mindset and strong sector insight with the ability to suggest the best solutions for our clients
• Motivated, creative, outgoing and possess strong skills in financial analysis
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to grow our business and act entrepreneurially





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.



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