2026 Women in Banking Insight Day - Corporate Finance (M&A)

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognised 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.

The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defence, 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.

Houlihan Lokey will be hosting our Women in Banking (M&A) Insight Day on Wednesday, 25th March, to give female 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 2028 who are interested in our 2027 Corporate Finance Summer Financial Analyst programmes in the UK.

We are offering the opportunity to hear from junior and senior representatives of the firm from our various Corporate Finance teams, to teach you about their roles, 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 also 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 2027 Summer Financial Analyst programme.

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications

• Please note that this program is aimed primarily at students who identify as female, who will be graduating from a UK university in spring or summer 2028.
• Must be studying at a highly regarded UK university.
• Must have an expected university graduation date in spring or summer 2028.
• Must be available to join a Houlihan Lokey Summer Financial Analyst programme between June and August 2027.
• 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, 8th February.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.