6-Month 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.

Business Unit

Corporate Finance

Industry

General

Location & Duration

Houlihan Lokey offers 6-month internship opportunities throughout the year in our Paris office. Please note that this role is for September 2026 only, and all candidates must submit a formal application via Workday in order to be considered for the role.

Responsibilities

This internship is an excellent opportunity to work alongside investment bankers in a stimulating environment on M&A advisory assignments for clients across the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, and Industrials sectors. 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, assisting in the preparation of materials for clients and conducting market, industry, and company analyses. Furthermore, you will gain experience in financial modelling, valuation analyses, and supporting the due diligence processes. Houlihan Lokey aims to attract talented students who share our passion for excellence and commitment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• You must be completing or recently graduated with a Bachelor's or Master’s degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in both English and French required (additional language skills are also advantageous)
• 6+ months of previous internship experience within M&A and/or related fields
• Understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
• Strong quantitative, financial, and analytical skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail
• Good proficiency with MS Office particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• You must be motivated and have the ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment

Equal Employment 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.