2028 Investment Banking Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2029) – Los Angeles Business Services

About the role

Summer Financial Analysts in Houlihan Lokey’s Los Angeles Business Services Group support investment banking transactions including M&A, debt and equity private placements, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts. The role involves financial research and analysis, collaboration across teams, and substantial responsibility with senior professionals. Applicants graduate between December 2028 and June 2029.

Role and Transactions

• Support mergers and acquisitions, private placements, refinancings, leveraged buyouts, and other corporate finance transactions.
• Work with professionals advising public and private companies across business services and technology-related sectors.
• Gain broad exposure to investment banking services, client industries, and business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze financial statements, economic conditions, industry developments, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Evaluate investment attributes of publicly traded and privately held securities companies.
• Collaborate with professionals and interact with senior-level colleagues in an entrepreneurial environment.

Application Process

• Complete the Suited assessment after applying; the assessment link will be sent by email.
• Candidates have five calendar days to complete the Suited assessment after receiving the link.
• The firm is not currently hiring candidates who require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.