Off-Cycle Internship – Corporate Finance (Part-Time)

Hogan Lovells; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey is offering an internship in Corporate Finance in Australia. The role provides exposure to M&A advisory with a focus on sell-side and sponsor transactions, alongside bankers. You will assist in preparing client materials and conducting market and company analyses.

The program targets final-year students with strong academics and an interest in valuation, and requires 3 days per week availability. An internship in investment banking is desirable.

Qualifications

• Final year undergraduate or postgraduate student.
• 3 days per week availability.
• 75+ WAM (preferred accounting/economics/finance).
• Understanding of valuation theory/methodologies.
• Excellent English communication.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Interest in M&A.
• Independent, solutions-focused mindset.
• Motivated and collaborative in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous investment banking internship desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A advisory assignments for various industries.
• Assist in preparation of client materials.
• Conduct market, industry and company analyses.
• Gain experience in financial modelling and valuation analyses.
• Support due diligence processes.

Skills

M&A interest

Strong communication

Quantitative/analytical skills

Independent mindset

Motivated/team player

Investment banking internship desired

Education

Final year undergrad/ postgraduate

Accounting/Economics/Finance degree preferred

Job description

Business Unit:

Corporate Finance

Industry:

General

Overview

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.

** Houlihan Lokey operates in Australia through its subsidiary, Houlihan Lokey (Australia) Pty Limited. Houlihan Lokey does not otherwise act through a branch, office or permanent establishment in Australia and does not provide banking services, securities brokerage services or accept deposits from or offer investment products to retail clients in Australia. Furthermore, Houlihan Lokey (Australia) Pty Limited is not authorised as an authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) in Australia with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). **

Please note that we are currently only hiring for an Early 2027 start date.

Responsibilities

This internship is an excellent opportunity to work alongside investment bankers in a stimulating environment on M&A advisory assignments for clients in various industries.

The team’s engagements principally include M&A transactions (Sponsor, Public and Private), with a strong focus on sell-side transactions. As a dedicated member of our transaction team, you will be responsible for supporting these assignments.

Throughout your internship you will get similar levels of exposure as a first-year analyst, assisting in the preparation of materials for clients and conducting market, industry, and company analyses. Furthermore, you will gain experience in financial modelling, valuation analyses, and supporting the due diligence processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• You must either be an undergraduate or post-graduate student in your final year of study

• Available to work 3 days per week, alongside studies

• You will have a strong academic track record with 75+ WAM, preferably studying for a degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance

• Have an understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (additional language skills are also advantageous)

• Strong quantitative, financial, and analytical skills

• A demonstrated interest in M&A

• An independent, solutions-focused mindset

• Highly motivated, with the ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment

• Previous internship experience within investment banking and/or related fields is desirable
  

_ 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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