Corporate Development Intern (Summer 2026) at Houlihan Lokey · Los…

Summary: Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice. They are seeking an intern to join their Corporate Development team to assist with acquisition-related activities and support operational efficiencies across the firm. Responsibilities: - Assist the Corporate Development team on a broad array of acquisition-related activities and other special projects - Support the Corporate Development team’s origination efforts, which include the development of acquisition target searches and profiles, conducting preliminary evaluation of industry participants for categorization and prioritization within HL’s pipeline, and tracking the team’s pipeline activities and maintenance of the team’s CRM database (including extensive use of Salesforce and Pitchbook) - Aid in the Corporate Development team’s post-acquisition performance tracking by analyzing precedent transactions and creating reports that are shared with management and leveraged by the team during deal execution - Develop and manage databases, processes, templates, and reports that drive efficiency and productivity for acquisitions and other strategic projects. Specifically, certain projects include precedent transaction databases, acquisition target lists, and presentation templates, to name a few Required Qualifications: - Must be a junior or senior in a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics - A basic understanding of financial modeling and analysis commonly used in acquisition work, and general knowledge of relevant accounting principles - A candidate should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, as the Corporate Development team works closely and frequently with senior management - Proficient skills with Excel and understanding of PowerPoint and Word - Must have strong work ethic and be a self-starter Preferred Qualifications: - Previous professional internship experience is preferred - A desire to pursue a career in investment banking or finance is preferred Required Skills: Financial modeling, Financial analysis, Excel Important Skills: PowerPoint, Word Nice-to-Have Skills: Written communication, Verbal communication, Work ethic, Self-starter Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer