Corporate Development Intern
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Job Description
About Houlihan Lokey:
Houlihan Lokey is a leading global investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. They serve a diverse clientele including corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide, with a global presence across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. The firm prides itself on providing independent advice and rigorous intellectual analysis to ensure client success. Their impressive track record includes being ranked #1 globally for M&A transactions, #1 in the US for M&A advisory for seven consecutive years, #1 globally in restructuring advisory for eight consecutive years, and #1 globally in M&A fairness opinion advisory for the past 20 years (based on transaction volume according to Refinitiv data). The company has experienced significant growth, exceeding 12% annual growth since its IPO, fueled by a balanced approach and strategic initiatives.
Job Description: Corporate Development Intern
Houlihan Lokey’s Corporate Development team, reporting directly to the CEO and CFO, plays a crucial role in driving the firm’s continued growth through operational efficiencies and strategic acquisitions. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to these efforts on a global scale.
Responsibilities: The intern will be involved in a wide range of activities, including:
• Acquisition Support: Assisting with all phases of the acquisition process.
• Origination Support: Contributing to the identification and evaluation of potential acquisition targets, including market research, target profiling, and pipeline management (using Salesforce and Pitchbook).
• Post-Acquisition Analysis: Tracking the performance of completed acquisitions, analyzing precedent transactions, and preparing reports for management.
• Process Improvement: Developing and maintaining databases, processes, templates, and reports to enhance the efficiency of acquisition and other strategic projects (examples include precedent transaction databases, target lists, and presentation templates).
• Presentation Preparation: Creating presentations on corporate initiatives for senior management.
Qualifications:
• Junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (preferred).
• Prior professional internship experience is preferred.
• Strong interest in a career in investment banking or finance.
• Fundamental understanding of financial modeling and analysis commonly used in M&A, and familiarity with accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential due to frequent interaction with senior management).
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
