Financial Analyst Internship

Business Unit:

Financial and Valuation Advisory

Industry:

GEN - General

Basic Qualifications

• Finance or Accounting major with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Strong accounting, finance, financial modeling and analytical abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Self-motivated and an exceptional work ethic
• Experience and / or interest working with clients in relevant industries including media, sports, and entertainment

Overview

This is an early experiential internship with our Media, Sports, & Entertainment (MSE) team, which performs valuation advisory for: entertainment, music, sports, video games, casino gaming, advertising, broadcasting/publishing, live events intellectual property and other sectors. Our clients include private equity, early-stage to midsize companies, and publicly traded corporations.

Responsibilities

As an intern, you will collaborate with team members on engagements spanning Corporate Valuation, Portfolio Valuation, and Transaction Opinions across MSE sectors in connection with mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and financial and tax reporting requirements. Some of your responsibilities will include 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. You will also have an opportunity to participate in our firm’s marketing efforts. Throughout the summer, you will work closely with a highly talented, experienced, and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to a wide range of industries and highly complex transactions, as well as senior officers within our firm.

Houlihan Lokey Overview

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 number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.

Financial & Valuation and Advisory Overview

Over the past 50 years, Houlihan Lokey has established one of the largest worldwide financial and valuation advisory practices. Our transaction expertise and leadership in the field of valuation inspire confidence in the financial executives, boards of directors, special committees, retained counsel, investors, and business owners we serve. In 2021, Refinitiv ranked us the No. 1 U.S. M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years. Our stability, integrity, technical leadership, and global capabilities make us a trusted advisor for clients worldwide, across a wide range of services, including the Transaction Opinions, Transaction Advisory Services, Corporate Valuation Advisory Services, Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services, Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services, and Dispute Resolution Consulting practices.

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.

Salary Range

Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:

$70,000.00-$115,000.00

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.

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.