Summer Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance (Industrials)

Houlihan Lokey, Inc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment bank is seeking a Summer Financial Analyst for its Corporate Finance team in Manchester. The role involves supporting M&A transactions and capital raising through financial research and analysis. Ideal candidates will be in their penultimate year of university, possess a strong understanding of financial services, and exhibit strong analytical skills. The internship commences on June 15, 2026, providing valuable exposure and responsibilities in a collegial environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of valuation theory and methodologies.
• Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment to high performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Research financial statements and economic conditions.
• Analyze industry-specific developments.
• Provide support on M&A transactions and capital raising.

Skills

Financial services understanding

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

Currently in penultimate year at a university

Job description

Summer Financial Analyst – Corporate Finance (Industrials)

Location: Manchester, UK | Time Type: Full time | Posted on: Today | Requisition ID: R2744 | Business Unit: Corporate Finance | Industry: Industrials

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.

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.

Houlihan Lokey’s Industrials Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital raising, restructuring, and valuation. Our transaction quality and client work benefit from our company culture, where the senior team are highly engaged in the execution of client projects, and from our experience as leaders in the market for over a decade, which has given our professionals valuable exposure to a variety of situations and challenges. In 2024, our Industrials Group was ranked as the No. 1 M&A advisor for all global industrials transactions by LSEG.

Scope

As a Summer Financial Analyst, you will work on corporate finance engagements for companies within a sector‑specific M&A team. The group’s engagements principally include sell‑side and buy‑side M&A transactions and capital raising assignments. 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 analyze financial statements, general economic conditions, industry‑specific developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and investment attributes of publicly traded and private companies. You will also gain intimate knowledge of capital raisings and financing structures. 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 or understanding of the financial services industry.
• An understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications.
• 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.

Please note that our Summer Financial Analyst Training commences on 15 June 2026, so you must be available to start full‑time internship work by this date to be eligible for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.