Houlihan Lokey
Summer Financial Analyst 2027 - Financial Restructuring, London
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Supports financial restructuring, distressed M&A, debt and equity financings, special situations, and complex client negotiations. Works on deal teams with senior investment banking professionals, performing valuation analysis, financial modeling, and analytical work for creditor- and debtor-side restructuring transactions.
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GeneralOverview
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 uniquely 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. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.Financial Restructuring
Houlihan Lokey has the largest worldwide financial restructuring practice of any investment banking firm, with offices and experienced professionals located across the globe. Since its inception in 1988, the restructuring group has advised on more than 1,900 restructuring transactions with aggregate debt claims in excess of $4 trillion. With nearly 300 dedicated restructuring professionals worldwide, our group has a significant global presence. We serve clients domestically and around the world, providing extensive resources to staff each case. Our broad base of clients and extensive experience allow us to understand the dynamics of each restructuring situation and the needs, attitudes, and positions of all parties in interest.Responsibilities
Restructuring Summer Financial Analysts work specifically with the group, assisting with a variety of transactions, including creditor- and debtor-side restructurings and distressed M&A. The group offers a unique opportunity for Summer Financial Analysts to work on projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and industries. These services include:
- Advising companies and stakeholders in out-of-court and in-court restructurings
- Raising debt and equity financings
- Providing distressed M&A advisory services
- Advising in special situations with elements of distressed investing
- Participating in complex negotiations on behalf of our client
Summer Financial Analysts are typically members of deal teams comprising at least one Managing Director, Vice president, Associate and Financial analyst.
Requirements/Qualifications
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is results-driven and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards top performers with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients.
The following qualifications are required:
- Must be in your penultimate year of study at a highly regarded university – completing your final university assessments in Spring or Summer 2028
- Strong academic track record
- Top academic performer and a quick learner capable of performing in an unstructured environment
- A demonstrated interest in restructuring
- Prior investment banking internship experience (M&A or an industry team), leverage finance or restructuring is desirable, but not essential
- Thorough understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
- Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
- Strong LBO and DCF modelling skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- An exceptional strong work ethic
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.
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One Curzon Street London, London, United Kingdom, W1J 5HD
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