Off-Cycle Internship - Corporate Finance

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.

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 middle-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.

Please note that this internship must commence in October 2026, and is available for either a 3-month or 6-month duration. Houlihan Lokey offers various internships throughout the year, so if this timing is not suitable for you, we would ask that you look at our other opportunities to find a position that works with your schedule.

Scope

This internship is a unique opportunity to work alongside our Hong Kong investment bankers in a stimulating environment, gaining experience in cross-border M&A and other private transactions of U.S.-listed Chinese companies.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job training. Throughout your internship you will get similar levels of exposure as a first-year analyst, supporting deal execution, industry and company research, preparation of materials for clients in Chinese, and general project support. Furthermore, you will gain experience in financial modelling, valuation analyses, supporting due diligence processes, and other ad-hoc tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support deal execution and project workflows for cross-border transactions.
• Conduct industry and company research and assist in preparation of client materials (in Chinese).
• Assist with financial modelling, valuation analyses, and due diligence processes.
• Provide general project support and collaborate with deal teams as needed.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Full fluency in verbal and written English and Mandarin required.
• Available to start in October 2026, for either a 3-month or 6-month internship.
• A strong academic track record from a highly regarded university – near completing or having recently graduated from university.
• Prior internship experience in a leading investment bank, private equity firm or corporate investment department is preferred.
• Candidates able to work five days per week onsite are highly preferred.
• Quick learner with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and modelling capabilities with knowledge of corporate finance.
• Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases (e.g., Capital IQ, Mergermarket).

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.