Graduate Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance (M&A)

About the role

Graduate Financial Analyst in Houlihan Lokey’s Sydney Corporate Finance team, supporting M&A and corporate finance advisory assignments across industries. The role works alongside experienced investment bankers on predominantly sell-side transactions, developing financial analysis, modelling, valuation, due diligence, research, presentations, client relationships, and engagement planning skills.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support corporate finance and M&A advisory assignments, principally involving sponsor, public, and private sell-side transactions.
• Prepare, analyse, and explain historical and projected financial information and create financial models.
• Coordinate business due diligence, conduct sector and company research, and identify potential buyers.
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other client presentations.
• Value companies and businesses, assist with engagement planning, and maintain client and adviser relationships.

Requirements

• Achieve a 75+ WAM or equivalent Distinction average from a highly regarded university.
• Complete a degree in 2026 or early 2027 and be available for full-time commencement in early 2027.
• Have at least one year of M&A experience and strong quantitative, financial, analytical, and valuation skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate excellently in English and demonstrate strong interpersonal, independent, and solutions-focused capabilities.
• Be highly motivated, cooperative, team-oriented, hardworking, and comfortable in a demanding, rapidly changing environment.