Industrial M&A Summer Analyst | Corporate Finance

US.020 Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. invites rising juniors and seniors to join its Corporate Finance team as Summer Financial Analysts. You will gain exposure to mergers and acquisitions, private placements, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts while supporting senior bankers across industrials clients.

You will research financial statements, analyze market conditions, and contribute to client-focused workstreams. Successful candidates demonstrate quantitative rigor, collaboration, and a strong work ethic with

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 interest in the field.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across all levels.
• Strong work ethic with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A and capital advisory transactions with financial analysis.
• Research and analyze financial statements and market conditions.
• Collaborate with senior bankers and staff to execute client projects.
• Present findings and contribute to client deliverables.

Skills

Corporate finance knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in progress

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Generative AI tools

Job description

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. invites rising juniors and seniors to join its Corporate Finance team as Summer Financial Analysts. You will gain exposure to mergers and acquisitions, private placements, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts while supporting senior bankers across industrials clients.

You will research financial statements, analyze market conditions, and contribute to client-focused workstreams. Successful candidates demonstrate quantitative rigor, collaboration, and a strong work ethic with