Summer 2027 Financial Analyst (Class of 2028), Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services - Multiple Locations

Houlihan Lokey • Dallas, TX

4d • $70,000 - $115,000

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. Financial and Valuation Advisory Over the past 50 years, Houlihan Lokey has established one of the largest worldwide financial and valuation advisory practices. Our transaction expertise and leadership in the field of valuation inspire confidence in the financial executives, boards of directors, special committees, retained counsel, investors, and business owners we serve. In 2024, LSEG ranked us the No. 1 Global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years. Our stability, integrity, technical leadership, and global capabilities make us a trusted advisor for clients worldwide, across a wide range of services, including the Transaction Opinions, Transaction Advisory Services, Corporate Valuation Advisory Services, Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services, Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services, and Dispute Resolution Consulting practices. Houlihan Lokey’s Portfolio Valuation (“PV”) practice is a leading advisor to many of the world’s largest asset managers who rely on our (i) strong reputation with regulators, auditors, and investors; (ii) private company, structured product, and derivative valuation experience; and (iii) independent voice. We rapidly mobilize the right team for the job, drawing on our expertise in a wide variety of asset classes and industries, along with our real-world transaction experience and market knowledge, from our dedicated global Financial and Valuation Advisory business.

Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• A B.A./B.S./B.B.A. candidate—Finance, Data Science, or related degree with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• Coursework in accounting and finance
• A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical abilities and financial and computer skills (Excel in particular)
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Developing complex financial models and analyzing financial statements, industry conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and privately held securities.
• Participate in our firm’s marketing efforts.
• Work closely with a highly talented, experienced, and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to a wide range of industries and highly complex transactions, as well as senior officers within our firm.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees