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2025 Summer Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance (M&A)

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Houlihan Lokey

Feb 15, 2025

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Banking & Finance
  • London

Requirements

  • Must be in your penultimate year of study at a highly regarded university – completing your final university assessments in Spring or Summer 2026
  • Some knowledge or understanding of the financial services industry
  • An understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
  • Strong financial and computer skills
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
  • Most importantly, we seek to attract dedicated, team-oriented candidates with a deep desire to win, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work hard to achieve the highest standards of performance

Responsibilities

  • As a Summer Financial Analyst, you will work on corporate finance engagements for companies within a sector-specific M&A team.
  • The group's engagements principally include sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions and capital raising assignments.
  • As a dedicated member of our transaction team, you will be responsible for supporting these assignments.
  • You will research and analyse financial statements, general economic conditions, industry-specific developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and investment attributes of publicly traded and private companies.
  • You will also gain intimate knowledge of capital raisings and financing structures.
  • We reward our Summer Financial Analysts with substantial responsibilities, interaction with senior-level professionals, and live engagements.

FAQs

What is the start date for the Summer Financial Analyst position?

The Summer Financial Analyst Training commences on 16 June 2025, and you must be available to start full-time internship work by this date to be eligible for the position.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be in their penultimate year of study at a highly regarded university, completing their final university assessments in Spring or Summer 2026, and have some knowledge or understanding of the financial services industry, an understanding of valuation theory, strong financial and computer skills, and strong quantitative and analytical skills.

What type of work will the Summer Financial Analyst be involved in?

The Summer Financial Analyst will work on corporate finance engagements related to sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions and capital raising assignments, conducting research and analysis on financial statements, economic conditions, industry developments, and investment attributes.

Will I receive any training during the internship?

Yes, Houlihan Lokey provides a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment and substantial responsibilities, including training and mentorship from senior-level professionals throughout the internship.

Are interns assigned to specific industry teams?

Yes, interns will be assigned to an M&A team with a sector-specific focus, which may include groups such as Business Services, Consumer, FinTech, Industrials, Oil & Gas, and Technology, depending on the business needs.

How is the application process structured?

Applications for the Summer Financial Analyst position will close at 11:59pm BST on Tuesday, 18th February 2025. Candidates are encouraged to apply before this deadline.

Are there opportunities for advancement after the internship?

While the internship is primarily for gaining experience, successful interns may be considered for full-time positions upon graduation, based on their performance during the internship.

Is this position open to candidates from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, Houlihan Lokey is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Houlihan Lokey

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, 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. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past six consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past seven consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on a number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.