6 Month Off-Cycle Intern, Real Estate Capital Solutions, London

Business Unit

Business Unit: Capital Solutions

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Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized 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. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.

Capital Solutions

Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group comprises approximately 200 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has deep senior-level relationships across the capital markets and a long track record of raising capital across varying market conditions. With deep expertise in both private and public markets, we are committed to delivering innovative, value-enhancing solutions that support long-term success for our clients.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a 6-month Off-Cycle Intern to join our Real Estate Capital Solutions team. You will work closely with a seasoned team of real estate professionals and contribute to the execution of high-profile transactions across EMEA. This includes advising some of the industry’s most prestigious investors and banks on investment strategies, capital structuring, and liability management. You will gain hands-on experience in navigating complex financial situations covering all real estate asset classes and positions in the capital stack. This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of our Capital Solutions team, gain meaningful on-the-job experience, and get to know Houlihan Lokey as a potential future employer.

Throughout your internship, you will receive exposure comparable to a first-year Analyst, taking on early responsibility and direct exposure to senior leadership. Key responsibilities include:

• Building financial and cash flow models for real estate assets and platforms
• Assisting in the preparation of pitch books, investment memoranda, and financing memoranda
• Supporting the execution of real estate-focused capital markets transactions, including strategic advisory on acquisitions and divestitures
• Assisting in debt advisory for large-scale financings and complex liability restructuring mandates
• Conducting in-depth market, industry, and company analyses on real estate trends
• Working closely with legal, tax, and technical advisors throughout the transaction lifecycle

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English (additional language skills are advantageous)
• Outstanding academic record, preferably in accounting, economics, finance, or real estate
• Previous internship experience within real estate investment, debt advisory, M&A advisory, private equity, restructuring, or related fields
• Strong understanding of real estate valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
• Strong quantitative, financial, and analytical skills (especially for cash flow modelling)
• Ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in and/or interest in the real estate sector
• International experience is desirable, but not essential
• Motivated and able to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but rewarding environment

Houlihan Lokey aims to attract talented students who share our passion for excellence and commitment.

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.