2026 Spring Insight Week - Corporate Finance

Houlihan Lokey; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment bank is offering a Spring Insight Week program for university students graduating in 2028. This program provides valuable exposure to investment banking, featuring workshops, networking events, and opportunities to shadow bankers. Ideal candidates will have some knowledge of investment banking, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Interested applicants must submit their CV and answers to specific questions to apply before the deadline.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of or exposure to investment banking, either via academic work or independent research.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to operate independently.

Responsibilities

• Participate in workshops and networking events during Spring Insight Week.
• Shadow junior bankers to learn about day-to-day responsibilities.
• Present case studies to senior leaders showcasing problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Knowledge of investment banking

Quantitative and analytical skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and performance-driven attitude

Education

Currently attending university in the UK

Job description

Business Unit:

Corporate Finance

Industry:

General

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.

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 mid‑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.

Please read the 'Application Process' section carefully to ensure that you submit all required documents. Note that you will be unable to edit or resubmit your application once submitted, and if you do not follow this process as stated, your application will not be considered.

Program Information

Our 5‑day Spring Insight Week program is designed for students graduating in 2028, who are interested in a career in investment banking. Regardless of what subject you are studying at university, this program will give you exposure to the life you could lead working in a dynamic, diverse, and international firm.

The program will include opportunities for you to:

• Learn about the Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business, and investment banking more broadly, from our bankers
• Hear from senior business leaders about their roles and how their teams are developing
• Shadow junior Corporate Finance bankers to learn more about their day‑to‑day responsibilities
• Attend practical technical and soft skills workshops
• Showcase your problem‑solving abilities by presenting case studies to senior business leaders
• Network and attend a social event with a wide variety of bankers

In the case that you demonstrate the right skills and motivation during our Spring Insight Week program, you may be fast‑tracked to the Assessment Centre for our 2027 Summer Financial Analyst internship programs.

Requirements/Qualifications

This program is intended for students attending university in the UK, graduating in 2028. The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Some knowledge of or exposure to investment banking, either via academic work or independent research
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate independently but also work in a team
• Be proactive and performance‑driven

Application Process

To be considered for this program, you must upload an additional document in your application which answers the following:

• Why are you interested in working in M&A Advisory?
• What excites you about Houlihan Lokey and our Spring Insight Week program?
• Tell us an interesting or fun story about yourself

Please keep each of the three answers to 250 words maximum. Please note that if you do not submit these responses alongside your CV, your application will not be considered.

Our 2026 Spring Insight Week will take place from 13th to 17th April, 2026, so you must be available for this entire period to be eligible for this program. Please note that applications will close at 11:59pm BST on Sunday, 30th November.

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.