2026 Summer Financial Analyst – Capital Solutions, Debt Advisory

Houlihan Lokey - Experienced Careers; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is seeking a Summer Financial Analyst to support various transactions and assist in financial modeling and analysis. Candidates must be in their penultimate year at university with a solid understanding of the financial services industry. This role offers significant responsibilities and interactions with senior professionals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be in your penultimate year of study at a highly regarded university.
• Some knowledge/understanding of the financial services industry.
• Strong financial and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clients' financial analysis and presentations.
• Research financial statements and analyze market conditions.
• Co-ordinate client and lender calls.

Skills

Financial modelling

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

Penultimate year at a highly regarded university

Job description

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.

Capital Solutions

Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group comprises more than 170 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has deep senior-level relationships across the capital markets and a long track record of raising capital across varying market conditions. With deep expertise in both private and public markets, we are committed to delivering innovative, value-enhancing solutions that support long-term success for our clients.

Scope

As a Summer Financial Analyst, you will help provide support across transactions, gaining exposure to various debt products and financing structures, such as bank debt/senior loans, second-lien debt, unitranche debt, mezzanine debt and equity. This may be applied across a variety of situations, including growth capital, acquisition financing, refinancings and repricings, dividend recapitalizations, and special situations. You will work with talented, dedicated 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 using financial models, general economic conditions, industry-specific developments, and investment attributes of publicly traded and private companies. You will also assist in preparing client ready presentations and process materials as well as co-ordinating client and lender calls, gaining live deal insights into what investment banking and the world of financing entails.

Houlihan Lokey provides a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment. We reward our Summer Financial Analysts with substantial responsibilities, interaction with senior-level professionals, and live engagements.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must be in your penultimate year of study at a highly regarded university – completing your final university assessments in Spring or Summer 2027
• Some knowledge/understanding of the financial services industry
• A high-level understanding of financial modelling (e.g. LBO models)
• Strong financial and computer skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• 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.