2027 Summer Financial Analyst

Business Unit:

Financial Restructuring Group

Industry:

Real Estate, Lodging

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, 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 for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 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.

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 1,800 restructuring transactions with aggregate debt claims in excess of $3.8 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.

Job Description

A Summer Financial Analyst in the Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking Group in the New York office will work on a variety of active engagements, business development assignments, and growth initiatives. The group offers a unique opportunity for Summer Financial Analysts to work on a variety of projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and sectors within the real estate industry. The Summer Financial Analyst will have the following tasks:

• Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial information;

• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A and capital raising transactions;

• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations;

• Value real estate companies, businesses, and assets;

• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements; and

• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors. 

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualities and background:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s and / or Master’s Degree with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028 (Finance, Accounting, Economics, and Real Estate majors are preferred);

• A fundamental understanding of real estate and corporate valuation theories, methodologies, and applications

• Strong analytical abilities

• Proficiency with Excel (particularly modeling skills) and PowerPoint

• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

• Be an independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed

• Have a very strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multi-task

• Demonstrate a strong interest in real estate

• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff.

Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Summer Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, outgoing, and possess strong communication and financial analysis skills.

Candidates must have a strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory, keen analytical capabilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $120,000.00 Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.

Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:

2025 Benefits

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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