Summer 2027 Financial Analyst (Class of 2028), Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services - Multiple Locations

About the role

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory.

Over the past 50+ years, Houlihan Lokey has established one of the largest worldwide financial and valuation advisory practices. The Portfolio Valuation (“PV”) practice is a leading advisor to many of the world’s largest asset managers who rely on our (i) strong reputation with regulators, auditors, and investors; (ii) private company, structured product, and derivative valuation experience; and (iii) independent voice. We rapidly mobilize the right team for the job, drawing on our expertise in a wide variety of asset classes and industries, along with our real‑world transaction experience and market knowledge, from our dedicated global Financial and Valuation Advisory business.

Responsibilities

• Developing complex financial models and analyzing financial statements, industry conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and privately held securities.
• Participating in the firm’s marketing efforts.
• Working closely with a highly talented, experienced, and dedicated staff of professionals, gaining broad exposure to a wide range of industries and highly complex transactions, as well as senior officers within the firm.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S./B.B.A. candidate—Finance, Data Science, or related degree with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• Coursework in accounting and finance
• A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.; Houlihan Lokey is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Skills

• Strong analytical abilities and financial and computer skills (Excel in particular)
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Pay

The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $70,000‑$100,000. Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where the position may be filled.

Benefits

Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Current benefits offerings can be found here: 2026 Benefits