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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.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.Scope
As a Summer Financial Analyst, you will work on corporate finance engagements for companies within a sector-specific M&A team. The group's engagements principally include sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions and capital raising assignments. As a dedicated member of our transaction team, you will be responsible for supporting these assignments. You will work with a talented, dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting companies and investors today.
You will research and analyse financial statements, general economic conditions, industry-specific developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and investment attributes of publicly traded and private companies. You will also gain intimate knowledge of capital raisings and financing structures.
Houlihan Lokey provides a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment. We reward our Summer Financial Analysts with substantial responsibilities, interaction with senior-level professionals, and live engagements.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Must be in your penultimate year of study at a highly regarded university – completing your final university assessments in Spring or Summer 2028
- Some knowledge or understanding of the financial services industry
- An understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
- Strong financial and computer skills
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
- Most importantly, we seek to attract dedicated, team-oriented candidates with a deep desire to win, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work hard to achieve the highest standards of performance
Openings
Houlihan Lokey’s global industry coverage model brings sector-specific knowledge, experience, and relationships to every client we work with. Through our dedicated industry groups, we provide the focused expertise to help advance our clients’ visions.
As such, interns will be assigned to an M&A team with a sector-specific focus. These allocations will be made according to the business’ needs in the months preceding the internship program. This program will likely include internship openings on the following M&A teams:
- Business Services
- Consumer
- FinTech
- Oil & Gas
- Technology (Digital Infrastructure)
Please note that our Summer Financial Analyst Training commences on 14 June 2027, so you must be available to start full-time internship work by this date to be eligible for this position. Please note that applications will close at 11:59pm BST on Saturday, 17th October.
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-120512Skills Required
- Must be in the penultimate year of study at a highly regarded university, completing final assessments in Spring or Summer 2028
- Knowledge or understanding of the financial services industry
- Understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
- Strong financial and computer skills
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail
- Team-oriented attitude, strong work ethic, dedication, and willingness to work hard
- Must be available to begin the full-time internship on June 14, 2027
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)
