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Houlihan Lokey is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. 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 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past seven consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past eight consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.
Corporate Finance
The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities. Our experience in M&A has earned us recognition throughout the industry. In 2021, we were once again ranked the No.1 M&A advisor for in the US and the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions.
In Europe, we work with a wide spectrum of companies, from mid-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing European platform with nearly 400 Corporate Finance bankers in offices across the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Sweden, Spain, Israel, and the Netherlands, we have the breadth and targeted expertise to provide exceptional client service.
M&A
Our sector teams primarily focusing on M&A operate within the Corporate Finance business. Houlihan Lokey’s global industry coverage model brings sector-specific knowledge, experience, and relationships to every M&A client we work with. Through our dedicated industry groups, we provide the focused expertise to help advance our clients’ visions.
Scope
As a Graduate 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. As a dedicated member of our transaction team, you will be responsible for supporting these assignments. You will work with a talented, dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting companies and investors today.
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 in-depth knowledge of capital raisings and financing structures.
Houlihan Lokey provides a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment. We reward our Financial Analysts with substantial responsibilities, interaction with senior-level professionals, and live engagements.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Must be in your final year of study at a highly regarded university – winter 2022 or summer 2023 graduation date
- Some exposure to the financial services industry, either via relevant internships, academic coursework, or demonstratable industry knowledge
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
- An understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
- Strong financial and computer skills
- Proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal skills
- 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
Openings
Graduate Financial Analysts will be assigned to an M&A team with a sector-specific focus. These allocations will be made according to the business’ needs in the months preceding the internship program.
We are 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.
