2027 Graduate Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance (Consumer Group)

CH.G20 Houlihan Lokey Switzerland AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey Switzerland AG in Zurich is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst to join our Consumer Group. You will work on corporate finance engagements, primarily in M&A advisory for consumer sector clients, supporting sell-side and buy-side assignments and gaining exposure to live transactions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or in final year by Summer 2027), fluent German and English, and strong quantitative and analytical skills with Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English are required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or in final year of university (graduating Summer 2027).
• Available to start full-time no later than July 2027.
• Ideally 6+ months of internship experience in M&A, private equity, or related fields.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with focus on accuracy and detail.
• Understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications.
• Proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate finance engagements within the Consumer M&A advisory team in Zurich.
• Research and analyze financial statements, economic conditions, and industry developments.
• Assist with acquisitions, divestitures, and financing considerations.
• Contribute to valuation analyses and capital-raising discussions.
• Gain exposure to live engagements and interact with senior professionals.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

German language

English language

Quantitative analysis

Valuation theory

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Final year student/graduating Summer 2027

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Unit: Corporate Finance Industry: Consumer 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. Our Consumer Group is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst to join our Zurich team as part of the Houlihan Lokey Graduate Class of 2027.

Scope

Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer Group has built a reputation for providing a collaborative, team-based approach that puts its clients’ interests first and delivers superior outcomes in both M&A advisory and capital-raising assignments. As a Graduate Financial Analyst you will work on corporate finance engagements for companies within our Consumer M&A advisory team based in Zurich. The group's engagements principally include sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions within the Consumer sector. As a dedicated member of our transaction team, you will be responsible for supporting these assignments. You will work with a talented, dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting companies and investors today. You will research and analyse financial statements, general economic conditions, industry-specific developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and investment attributes of publicly traded and private companies. You will also gain in-depth knowledge of capital raisings and financing structures. Houlihan Lokey provides a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment. We reward our Financial Analysts with substantial responsibilities, interaction with senior-level professionals, and live engagements.

Requirements/Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in both German and English is required (additional language skills are also advantageous) Must be already graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or in final year of university (graduating in Summer 2027) Available to start full-time employment no later than July 2027 Ideally 6+ months of internship experience in M&A, private equity, or other relevant industries Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail An understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications Strong financial and computer skills Proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint Strong interpersonal skills Most importantly, we seek to attract dedicated, team-oriented candidates with a deep desire to win, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work hard to achieve the highest standards of performance. 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-117593

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.