2027 Summer Financial Analyst - Secondaries & Directs Advisory Groups (Class of 2028) - New York
About The Position
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. 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. Houlihan Lokey's Secondaries Advisory Group provides strategic advice and execution services to private equity sponsors and institutional investors navigating the fast-growing market for private equity secondary transactions. The group specializes in both GP-led transactions-such as continuation vehicles, single- and multi-asset restructurings, and tender offers-as well as LP portfolio sales and fund interest transfers. Members of the Secondaries Advisory Group work with a wide variety of private equity sponsors and institutional investors - across both industry and strategy - and work in tandem with Houlihan Lokey's industry coverage, M&A and financial restructuring teams. Houlihan Lokey's Directs Advisory Group provides strategic advice and execution services to funded and independent private equity sponsors and institutional investors navigating the fast-growing market for direct transactions outside of a traditional fund structure. The group offers bespoke solutions for sponsors and other clients seeking flexible, targeted capital to support unique opportunities across asset classes and geographies. With access to many direct investors, including family offices, pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, etc., we deliver investor-aligned structures that unlock value and accelerate execution. The Direct Placements team combines unmatched distribution capabilities with deep private equity and capital markets expertise to connect high-quality sponsors and management teams with the right long-term partners to close transactions with.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's and/or master's degree with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
- Possess basic knowledge of and a keen interest in corporate finance
- Strong qualitative analysis skills and ability to own a workstream end-to-end
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic and leadership skills
Nice To Haves
- A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
- Strong analytical and computer skills (Excel)
- Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
