Industrial M&A Summer Analyst – Chicago | Finance

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2029) to join the Corporate Finance team. You will work on mergers and acquisitions, private placements, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts, gaining broad exposure to clients and industries.

Successful candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029, collaborate across levels, and bring strong work ethic and leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029.
• Foundational knowledge of corporate finance and strong interest in the field.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across all levels.
• Strong work ethic and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Support mergers and acquisitions, private placements, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.
• Research and analyze financial statements and industry conditions to assist senior bankers.
• Collaborate with teams across corporate finance to deliver client solutions.

Skills

Bachelor/Master candidate

Corporate finance interest

Strong work ethic and leadership

Collaboration across levels

Excel and PowerPoint

Generative AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Generative AI tools

Job description

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2029) to join the Corporate Finance team. You will work on mergers and acquisitions, private placements, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts, gaining broad exposure to clients and industries.

Successful candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029, collaborate across levels, and bring strong work ethic and leadership.