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Houlihan LokeyParisInternship
6 month Internship - Sovereign Advisory, Financial Restructuring Group
Join Houlihan Lokey's Sovereign Advisory team in Paris for a 6-month internship starting July-September 2026. Gain hands-on experience in sovereign debt restructuring and financial advisory with global exposure to public and private sector stakeholders.
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About the Team
- Part of the Financial Restructuring Group, the largest worldwide practice in investment banking.
- Dedicated Sovereign Advisory team advising governments and investors globally.
- Expertise in debt restructurings, liability management, and structured financing.
- Advises on high-profile sovereign restructurings including Venezuela and Lebanon.
- Team composed of experienced sovereign debt specialists with global reach.
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Internship Responsibilities
- Support live mandates and advisory assignments with meaningful responsibility.
- Prepare presentation materials and conduct macro-financial analyses.
- Assist with financial modeling including debt sustainability and restructuring models.
- Conduct research to support advisory activities and business development.
- Provide operational and administrative support to the team.
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Candidate Profile
- Master’s-level students with strong academic records.
- Prior finance or economics experience, ideally in sovereign/public sector.
- Fluency in English required; French and Spanish highly valued; Arabic or Russian a plus.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Interest in emerging markets and public-sector issues.