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**2027 Investment Banking Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2028) – Baltimore** Support Houlihan Lokey's leading Business Services team this summer. Work on M&A, capital raising, and restructuring transactions, providing industry and financial analysis. Ideal candidate is a current undergraduate (graduating Dec 2027 - Jun 2028) with finance knowledge, strong communication skills, and Excel proficiency. Collaboration, leadership, and interest in valuation are pluses. Complete Suited assessment for application. Full-time role based in Baltimore, MD. Competitive total compensation and benefits package offered.
- Compensation
- $110,000 – $110,000 USD
- City
- Baltimore
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Full Job Description
Business Unit:
Corporate FinanceIndustry:
Business ServicesOverview
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.Corporate Finance
Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of U.S. and international clients. Our experience in M&A has earned us consistent recognition throughout the industry. In 2025, LSEG ranked our firm the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions.Business Services
Houlihan Lokeys Business Services Group offers M&A advisory, capital raising, and corporate restructurings to public and private companies. We work with companies providing professional and technology-related services across a number of end markets and regularly collaborate with other Houlihan Lokey industry and product groups to bring the highest level of knowledge, services, and relationships to our clients.
Houlihan Lokeys Business Services Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital- raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services. Our team covers a broad array of sectors, with financial professionals dedicated to each of our primary coverage areas. Our senior-level relationships throughout the industry open doors to opportunities for our clientswhether they are seeking financing, a strategic partner, or a prospective buyer. In 2024, Houlihan Lokey was ranked the No. 1 investment bank for all global business services M&A transactions by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).*
*Excludes accounting firms and brokers.
Job Description
In Corporate Finance, Summer Financial Analysts may work on a variety of transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services and client industries. These services include mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts. Throughout the summer, you will work with a highly talented and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting businesses today.
You will research and analyze financial statements, general and industry-specific economic conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities companies.
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collaborative and entrepreneurial and rewards Summer Financial Analysts with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelors and/or Masters Degree with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
Possess basic knowledge of and a keen interest in finance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
Strong analytical and computer skills (Excel)
Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
Application Requirement
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete the Suited assessment. A unique assessment link will be sent via email following the submission of your application
Houlihan Lokey is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
Compensation and Benefits
Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package. The firms good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:$110,000-$110,000
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 candidates relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:
2026 Benefits
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.
#LI-116177Location: Baltimore, MD, USA
Time Type: Full time
