2025 Black Heritage Investment Banking Insight

Business Unit:
Corporate Finance
Industry:
GEN - General

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, 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, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past nine consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past ten consecutive 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 (formerly Refinitiv).

Houlihan Lokey will be hosting a Black Heritage Investment Banking Insight event on 26th February, to give Black and mixed Black heritage university students a unique insight into our different business lines, workplace culture, and recruitment processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for university students graduating in 2027 who are interested in our 2026 Corporate Finance or Financial Restructuring Summer Financial Analyst programs in the UK.

We are offering the opportunity for students to hear from junior and senior representatives of the firm from our various divisions, including a variety of representatives who will speak to you about their personal journey in banking and advice on entering the workforce, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding of the industry and our firm. You will receive advice on how to prepare for the internship recruitment process and have the chance to be fast-tracked to the interview stage of our 2026 Summer Financial Analyst program.

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:

Please note that this program is aimed primarily at students who identify as having Black or mixed Black heritage who will be graduating from a UK university in spring or summer 2027.

• Must be studying at a highly regarded UK university
• Must have an expected university graduation date in spring or summer 2027
• Must be available to join a Houlihan Lokey Summer Financial Analyst program between June and August 2026
• Some knowledge or understanding of the financial services industry
• Some understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• 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

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Houlihan Lokey and we would be delighted if you could join, so make sure to register your interest by applying by 11:59pm GMT on Sunday, 12th January.

In a line at the top or bottom of your CV, please also indicate whether you have any particular interest in either our Financial Restructuring or Corporate Finance lines of business, or whether you are curious about both at this time.

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.