Financial Analyst, Real Estate Capital Solutions, London

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 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.

The Capital Solutions team was named World’s Best and Europe’s Best for Capital Markets Advisory at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The group comprises more than 235 professionals globally and offers tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. In the last twelve months, the team raised approximately $37 billion across over 140 transactions, with a presence in 18 offices and 8 countries worldwide. The team supports long-term success through innovative, value-enhancing solutions across private and public markets.

Responsibilities

Houlihan Lokey is looking for a Graduate Financial Analyst Intern to join the 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, advising prestigious investors and banks on investment strategies, capital structuring, and liability management. You will gain hands-on experience navigating complex financial situations across all real estate asset classes and positions in the capital stack.

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, with preference for a degree in accounting, economics, finance, or real estate
• Previous experience within real estate investment, debt advisory, M&A advisory, private equity, restructuring, and/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
• Good 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 with the ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, and rewarding environment

Equal Opportunity

Houlihan Lokey is an equal opportunity employer. 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.