2028 Investment Banking Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2029) – Chicago Financial Services
About The Position
The Summer Financial Analyst will work in Corporate Finance on a variety of transactions, gaining exposure to investment banking services and client industries. Services include mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts. Analysts will work with experienced professionals and receive broad exposure to business issues, substantial responsibility, and interaction with senior-level professionals in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The role involves researching and analyzing financial statements, general and industry-specific economic conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities companies. The position is in Houlihan Lokey’s Financial Services Group, which provides M&A advisory, capital-raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services across financial services sectors including specialty finance, insurance, asset and wealth management, mortgage lending and servicing, broker-dealers, institutional securities firms, and related financial technology and software providers.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029.
- Have foundational knowledge of and a keen interest in corporate finance.
- Be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
- Have a strong work ethic and proven leadership skills.
- Complete the Suited assessment within five calendar days of receiving the unique assessment link following application submission.
- Not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to leverage Generative AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.
Responsibilities
- Work on transactions including mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.
- Research and analyze financial statements.
- Research general and industry-specific economic conditions and developments.
- Analyze acquisitions and divestitures.
- Analyze investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities companies.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
