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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.