Summer Financial Analyst – Investment Banking

Job Description

2027 Investment Banking Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2028) – Baltimore Business Services | Houlihan Lokey

The Tone:
This is a seasonal role at Houlihan Lokey, located in Baltimore, MD. Houlihan Lokey is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. The firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services. As a Summer Financial Analyst, you will gain substantial responsibility and broad exposure to various investment banking services, directly contributing to the firm’s mission of helping clients achieve their most critical goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Baltimore, MD
• Pay: $110000 yearly
• Team: Corporate Finance Business Services Group
• Mission: To assist in providing strategic and financial advice to clients by conducting thorough research and analysis across various investment banking services.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Research and analyze financial statements of client companies.
• Examine general and industry-specific economic conditions and market developments.
• Evaluate acquisitions and divestitures for their impact and strategic implications.
• Assess various investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities companies.
• Contribute to diverse investment banking transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028. Possess a basic knowledge of finance.
• Experience: Entry-level experience with an academic background demonstrating a keen interest in finance.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong work ethic, leadership skills, and robust analytical capabilities.
• Bonus: A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications, strong computer skills including Excel proficiency, and an ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff.