2028 Summer Financial Analyst - Real… at Houlihan Lokey · New York

2028 Summer Financial Analyst - Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure (Class of 2029) - New York

Location: New York, NY, USA

Business Unit:

Capital Solutions

Industry:

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Overview

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.



Capital Solutions

Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group was named World’s Best and Europe’s Best for Capital Markets Advisory at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The group comprises more than 235 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has raised ~$37bn across over 140 transactions in the last twelve months*and has a presence in 18 offices and 8 countries globally. With deep expertise in both private and public markets, we are committed to delivering innovative, value-enhancing solutions that support long-term success for our clients.



Job Description

A Summer Financial Analyst in the Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking Group in the New York office will work on a variety of active engagements, business development assignments, and growth initiatives. The group offers a unique opportunity for Summer Financial Analysts to work on a variety of projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and sectors within the real estate industry. The Summer Financial Analyst will have the following tasks:

• Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial information;
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A and capital raising transactions;
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations;
• Value real estate companies, businesses, and assets;
• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements; and
• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisors.

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualities and background:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s and / or Master’s Degree with a graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029 (Finance, Accounting, Economics, and Real Estate majors are preferred);
• A fundamental understanding of real estate and corporate valuation theories, methodologies, and applications
• Strong analytical abilities
• Proficiency with Excel (particularly modeling skills) and PowerPoint
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
• Be an independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed
• Have a very strong work ethic, organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrate a strong interest in real estate
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff.

Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Summer Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, outgoing, and possess strong communication and financial analysis skills.

Candidates must have a strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory, keen analytical capabilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.





Compensation and Benefits

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:



$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 candidate’s 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.



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