Houlihan Lokey
Summer 2026 Financial Analyst (Class of 2028), Media, Sports, & Entertainment Fi
Houlihan Lokey, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Business Unit:
Financial And Valuation Advisory
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.
Financial and Valuation Advisory Over the past 50 years, Houlihan Lokey has established one of the largest worldwide financial and valuation advisory practices. Our transaction expertise and leadership in the field of valuation inspire confidence in the financial executives, boards of directors, special committees, retained counsel, investors, and business owners we serve. In 2024, LSEG ranked us the No. 1 Global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years. Our stability, integrity, technical leadership, and global capabilities make us a trusted advisor for clients worldwide, across a wide range of services, including the Transaction Opinions, Transaction Advisory Services, Corporate Valuation Advisory Services, Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services, Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services, and Dispute Resolution Consulting practices.
Basic Qualifications
Finance or Accounting major with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
Strong accounting, finance, financial modeling and analytical abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Strong analytical abilities and financial and computer skills (Excel in particular)
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated and an exceptional work ethic
Experience and / or interest working with clients in relevant industries including media, sports, and entertainment
Overview This is an early experiential internship with our Media, Sports, & Entertainment (MSE) team, which performs valuation advisory for: entertainment, music, sports, video games, casino gaming, advertising, broadcasting/publishing, live events intellectual property and other sectors. Our clients include private equity, early-stage to midsize companies, and publicly traded corporations.
Responsibilities As an intern , you will collaborate with team members on engagements spanning Corporate Valuation, Portfolio Valuation, and Transaction Opinions across MSE sectors in connection with mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and financial and tax reporting requirements. Some of your responsibilities will include developing complex financial models and analyzing financial statements, industry conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and privately held securities. You will also have an opportunity to participate in our firm’s marketing efforts. Throughout the summer, you will work closely with a highly talented , experienced, and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to a wide range of industries and highly complex transactions, as well as senior officers within our firm.
Compensation and Benefits Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $25.00-$30.00 Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.
Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:
2025 Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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Financial And Valuation Advisory
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.
Financial and Valuation Advisory Over the past 50 years, Houlihan Lokey has established one of the largest worldwide financial and valuation advisory practices. Our transaction expertise and leadership in the field of valuation inspire confidence in the financial executives, boards of directors, special committees, retained counsel, investors, and business owners we serve. In 2024, LSEG ranked us the No. 1 Global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years. Our stability, integrity, technical leadership, and global capabilities make us a trusted advisor for clients worldwide, across a wide range of services, including the Transaction Opinions, Transaction Advisory Services, Corporate Valuation Advisory Services, Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services, Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services, and Dispute Resolution Consulting practices.
Basic Qualifications
Finance or Accounting major with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
Strong accounting, finance, financial modeling and analytical abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Strong analytical abilities and financial and computer skills (Excel in particular)
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated and an exceptional work ethic
Experience and / or interest working with clients in relevant industries including media, sports, and entertainment
Overview This is an early experiential internship with our Media, Sports, & Entertainment (MSE) team, which performs valuation advisory for: entertainment, music, sports, video games, casino gaming, advertising, broadcasting/publishing, live events intellectual property and other sectors. Our clients include private equity, early-stage to midsize companies, and publicly traded corporations.
Responsibilities As an intern , you will collaborate with team members on engagements spanning Corporate Valuation, Portfolio Valuation, and Transaction Opinions across MSE sectors in connection with mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and financial and tax reporting requirements. Some of your responsibilities will include developing complex financial models and analyzing financial statements, industry conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and privately held securities. You will also have an opportunity to participate in our firm’s marketing efforts. Throughout the summer, you will work closely with a highly talented , experienced, and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to a wide range of industries and highly complex transactions, as well as senior officers within our firm.
Compensation and Benefits Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $25.00-$30.00 Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.
Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:
2025 Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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