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GeneralOverview
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.One of the best ways to prepare yourself for your financial advisory career is through an internship at Houlihan Lokey. This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of our team, gain meaningful, on-the-job experience, and get to know Houlihan Lokey as a potential future employer.
Throughout your internship, you will get similar levels of exposure as a first-year Analyst, assisting in the preparation of pitch and other client materials, and conducting market, industry, and company analyses. Furthermore, you will gain experience in financial modelling, and valuation analyses, as well as sector expertise in Consumer and Business Services, support the due diligence processes on the buy side and sell side processes and work as part of a project team on live transactions.
Please note this internship will take place in February 2027 for 4 full months.
Basic Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in both German and English (additional language skills are also advantageous)
- You must be in your penultimate or final year of a bachelor’s or master’s degree
- You will have an outstanding academic record, with preference for a degree in accounting, economics, or finance
- Have previous internship experience within M&A advisory and/or related fields
- You will have an understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
- Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
- Ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail
- Good proficiency with MS Office particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- Must be available for 4 full months
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in and/or interest in Consumer and/ or Business Services sector
- International experience is also desirable, but not essential
- You must be motivated and have the ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment
Houlihan Lokey aims to attract talented students who share our passion for excellence and commitment
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-117593Skills Required
- Fluency in German and English (excellent verbal and written communication)
- Penultimate or final year of a bachelor's or master's degree
- Outstanding academic record
- Previous internship experience within M&A advisory and/or related fields
- Understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
- Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
- Ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail
- Proficiency with MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- Availability for 4 full months (February start)
- Preference for a degree in accounting, economics, or finance
- Additional language skills
- Previous experience in and/or interest in Consumer and/or Business Services sector
- International experience
- Motivation and ability to work cooperatively at all staff levels
Houlihan Lokey Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the investment‑banking market, with total packages aligning to leading middle‑market and boutique peers across common roles. Compensation is broadly perceived as strong relative to alternatives.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as comprehensive, with solid protection and reasonable costs. Mental‑health resources and expanded well‑being initiatives supplement the core plan.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The package includes an Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives such as fitness support, webinars, and mindfulness resources. These offerings provide added support beyond standard insurance and retirement elements.
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What We Do
Houlihan 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 all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past nine consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past ten 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 LSEG (formerly Refinitiv)
