2027 Investment Banking Summer Associate (Class of 2028) – Los Angeles Business Services

Business Unit:

Corporate Finance Industry:

Business Services

 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.

 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 Lokey’s 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 Lokey’s 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 clients—whether they are seeking financing, a strategic partner, or a prospective buyer. In 2025, Houlihan Lokey was ranked the No. 1 investment bank for all global business services M&A transactions by LSEG*

*Excludes accounting firms and brokers.

Job Description

In Corporate Finance, Summer Associates 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 Associates with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals.

Qualifications

Currently an MBA candidate graduating in 2028

A foundational knowledge of and a keen interest in corporate finance

Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across all organizational levels

Strong work ethic and proven leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Adept at leveraging Generative AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows

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. Candidates will have 5 calendar days to complete the assessment.

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 firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:

 $175,000-$175,000



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.