2027 Summer Associate – Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure – New York

About the role

The 2027 Summer Associate will join Houlihan Lokey’s Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking Group in New York. The role supports active engagements, business development, M&A, capital raising, valuation, and client work, with exposure to financial advisory and investment banking products across the real estate industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and explain historical and projected financial information.
• Coordinate business due diligence and execute M&A and capital raising transactions.
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations.
• Value real estate companies, businesses, and assets.
• Assist with engagement marketing and planning.
• Build relationships with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors.

Team Environment

• Associates receive substantial responsibility and are encouraged to contribute creative ideas and business growth initiatives.
• The role requires collaboration across all levels of staff, alongside strong communication and financial analysis skills.