6-Month Off-Cycle Internship - Corporate Finance

Business Unit:

Corporate Finance

Industry:

General

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, 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. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.

Corporate Finance

The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities. In EMEA, we work with a wide spectrum of companies, from mid-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing platform of Corporate Finance professionals and offices across the region, in addition to our global reach and in-depth knowledge across a broad range of industries, we have the breadth and targeted expertise to provide exceptional client service.

Please note that this internship must commence in January or February 2026. Houlihan Lokey offers various internships throughout the year, so if this timing is not suitable for you, we would ask that you look at our other opportunities to find a position that works with your schedule.

Scope

Throughout the year, Houlihan Lokey offers 6-month internship opportunities at their Hong Kong office. The internship is a unique opportunity to work alongside investment bankers in a stimulating environment, gaining experience in cross-border M&A and going private transactions of U.S.-listed Chinese companies.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job training. Throughout your internship you will get similar levels of exposure as a first-year analyst, assisting in the preparation of materials for clients and conducting market, industry, and company analyses. Furthermore, you will gain experience in financial modelling, valuation analyses, supporting due diligence processes, and other ad-hoc tasks.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Fluency in verbal and written English and Mandarin required
• A strong academic track record from a highly regarded university – near completing or having recently graduated from university
• Prior internship experience in a leading investment bank, private equity firm or corporate investment department is preferred
• Candidates able to work five days per week onsite are highly preferred
• Quick learner with high attention to detail
• Ability to look in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and modelling capabilities with knowledge of corporate finance
• Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases (e.g. Capital IQ, Mergermarket)

Most importantly, we seek to attract dedicated, team-oriented candidates with a deep desire to win, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work hard to achieve the highest standards of performance.

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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