2026 Summer Financial Analyst - Financial Restructuring (Class of 2027) - New York

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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 under $1 billion, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past eight consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past nine 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 Refinitiv.

Financial Restructuring Group

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 1,700 restructuring transactions with aggregate debt claims in excess of $3.5 trillion.

With more than 275 dedicated restructuring professionals worldwide, our group has significant presence domestically and internationally to serve clients across the globe with our vast capabilities and 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.

Our group employs an interdisciplinary approach to engagements and is accustomed to evaluating complex, highly leveraged situations in short periods. We are also a recognized leader in achieving merger and acquisition transactions for distressed companies.

Job Description

Summer Financial Analysts in Financial Restructuring will work on a variety of transactions within the Financial Restructuring business, including creditor- and debtor-side restructurings, liability management, capital solutions and distressed M&A. The group offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and industries. These services include in and out of court restructurings, debt and equity financings, exchange offers and tenders, distressed M&A advisory services, and special situations transactions. The environment at Houlihan Lokey is aggressive and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards Summer Financial Analysts with substantial responsibility.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Coursework in accounting and finance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
• Strong analytical abilities and computer skills (Excel)
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

Salary Range

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:

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.

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 : $120,000