Houlihan Lokey, Inc

2026 Black Heritage M&A Insight Day page is loaded 2026 Black Heritage M&A Insight Daylocations: London, UKtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: January 11, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R2881 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.Houlihan Lokey will be hosting a Black Heritage M&A Insight Day on Wednesday, 25 th 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 2028 who are interested in our 2027 Corporate Finance Summer Financial Analyst programs 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 speak to 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 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 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 program 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 performanceThis 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, 11th January. 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.