2028 Investment Banking Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2029) – Los Angeles Industrials

Hogan Lovells•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Houlihan Lokey is hiring a Summer Financial Analyst for its Corporate Finance Industrials Group in Los Angeles. Summer Financial Analysts may work on transactions across investment banking services and client industries, including mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts. The role offers broad exposure to business issues and interaction with a collaborative, entrepreneurial team of professionals, including senior-level staff, while giving analysts substantial responsibility. The analyst will research and analyze financial statements, general and industry-specific economic conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities companies.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Adept at leveraging Generative AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

Responsibilities

Work on transactions involving investment banking services and client industries, including mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.
Research and analyze financial statements.
Research and analyze general and industry-specific economic conditions and developments.
Research and analyze acquisitions and divestitures.
Research and analyze investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities companies.