2027 Investment Banking Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2028) – Washington DC Industrials

Corporate Finance

Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of U.S. and international clients. Our experience in M&A has earned us consistent recognition throughout the industry. In 2024, we were ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for all U.S. transactions.

Industrials  

Houlihan Lokey’s Industrials Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital raising, restructuring, and valuation. Our transaction quality and client work benefit from our company culture, where senior financial professionals are highly engaged in the execution of client projects, and from our experience as leaders in the market for more than a decade, which has given our professionals valuable exposure to a variety of situations and challenges. In 2024, our Industrials Group was once again ranked as the No. 1 M&A advisor for all global industrials transactions by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).*  

*Excludes accounting firms and brokers. 

Job Description  

In Corporate Finance, Summer Financial Analysts may work on a variety of transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services and client industries. These services include mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts. Throughout the summer, you will work with a highly talented and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting businesses today.  

You will research and analyze financial statements, general and industry-specific economic conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities companies.  

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collaborative and entrepreneurial and rewards Summer Financial Analysts with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals.   

Qualifications  

• 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 finance  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Strong work ethic and leadership skills  

Preferred Qualifications  

• A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications  
• Strong analytical and computer skills (Excel)   
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff 

Application Requirement 

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete the Suited assessment. A unique assessment link will be sent via email following the submission of your application.