What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2027) | Corporate Finance, New York Financial Technology position at Houlihan Lokey?
Business Unit:
Corporate Finance
Industry:
FT - FinTech
Overview
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 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).
Corporate Finance
Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for a broad range of clients—and our experience in M&A has earned us recognition throughout the industry. In 2023, LSEG (formerly Refinitiv) ranked our firm the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions.
Financial Technology Group
Our Financial Technology Group is a global team and recognized leader in providing high-quality, relationship-based advice to clients whose businesses serve a broad range of financial services companies (e.g., asset managers, investment banks, insurance companies, etc.) and provides technology and data to support financial functions across industries. The group was formed in early 2023 through a carve-out of bankers from the firm’s Technology and Financial Services Groups who have worked in these target markets for many years.
The FinTech group has a mandate to ramp up HL’s presence in these markets through a dedicated, industry-specific practice across all sectors. The newly formed FinTech group is building on an extensive track record of working with domestic and international clients to deliver creative, effective, and successful outcomes based on our deep understanding of our clients, their business models, and the markets in which they operate.
Job Description
In Corporate Finance, Summer Financial Analysts may work on a variety of transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services and client industries. These services include mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts. Throughout the summer, you will work with a highly talented and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting businesses today.
You will research and analyze financial statements, general and industry-specific economic conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities companies.
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collaborative and entrepreneurial and rewards Summer Financial Analysts with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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:
$110,000.00
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.
Corporate Finance
Industry:
FT - FinTech
Overview
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 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).
Corporate Finance
Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for a broad range of clients—and our experience in M&A has earned us recognition throughout the industry. In 2023, LSEG (formerly Refinitiv) ranked our firm the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions.
Financial Technology Group
Our Financial Technology Group is a global team and recognized leader in providing high-quality, relationship-based advice to clients whose businesses serve a broad range of financial services companies (e.g., asset managers, investment banks, insurance companies, etc.) and provides technology and data to support financial functions across industries. The group was formed in early 2023 through a carve-out of bankers from the firm’s Technology and Financial Services Groups who have worked in these target markets for many years.
The FinTech group has a mandate to ramp up HL’s presence in these markets through a dedicated, industry-specific practice across all sectors. The newly formed FinTech group is building on an extensive track record of working with domestic and international clients to deliver creative, effective, and successful outcomes based on our deep understanding of our clients, their business models, and the markets in which they operate.
Job Description
In Corporate Finance, Summer Financial Analysts may work on a variety of transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services and client industries. These services include mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts. Throughout the summer, you will work with a highly talented and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting businesses today.
You will research and analyze financial statements, general and industry-specific economic conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities companies.
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collaborative and entrepreneurial and rewards Summer Financial Analysts with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
- Possess basic knowledge of and a keen interest in finance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
- A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
- Strong analytical and computer skills (Excel)
- Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
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:
$110,000.00
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.
Salary : $110,000
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