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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.Financial Restructuring
Houlihan Lokey has the largest worldwide financial restructuring practice of any investment banking firm, with offices and experienced professionals located across the globe. Since its inception in 1988, the restructuring group has advised on more than 1,900 restructuring transactions with aggregate debt claims in excess of $4 trillion. With nearly 300 dedicated restructuring professionals worldwide, our group has a significant global presence. We serve clients domestically and around the world, providing extensive resources to staff each case. Our broad base of clients and extensive experience allow us to understand the dynamics of each restructuring situation and the needs, attitudes, and positions of all parties in interest.Responsibilities
Restructuring Summer Financial Analysts work specifically with the group, assisting with a variety of transactions, including creditor- and debtor-side restructurings and distressed M&A. The group offers a unique opportunity for Summer Financial Analysts to work on projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and industries. These services include:
- Advising companies and stakeholders in out-of-court and in-court restructurings
- Raising debt and equity financings
- Providing distressed M&A advisory services
- Advising in special situations with elements of distressed investing
- Participating in complex negotiations on behalf of our client
Summer Financial Analysts are typically members of deal teams comprising at least one Managing Director, Vice president, Associate and Financial analyst.
Requirements/Qualifications
The 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:
- Must be in your penultimate year of study at a highly regarded university – completing your final university assessments in Spring or Summer 2028
- Strong academic track record
- Top academic performer and a quick learner capable of performing in an unstructured environment
- A demonstrated interest in restructuring
- Prior investment banking internship experience (M&A or an industry team), leverage finance or restructuring is desirable, but not essential
- Thorough understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
- Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
- Strong LBO and DCF modelling skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- An exceptional strong work ethic
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-115419Skills Required
- Be in the penultimate year of study at a highly regarded university, completing final university assessments in Spring or Summer 2028
- Strong academic track record
- Top academic performance and ability to learn quickly in an unstructured environment
- Demonstrated interest in financial restructuring
- Prior investment banking internship experience
- Thorough understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
- Strong quantitative, financial, and analytical skills
- Strong LBO and DCF modeling skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional strong work ethic
Houlihan Lokey Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Houlihan Lokey and has not been reviewed or approved by Houlihan Lokey.
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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)
