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Corporate FinanceIndustry:
TechnologyOverview
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.Overview
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services.
The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.
Job Description
This role sits within the Corporate Finance division at Houlihan Lokey, and specifically, in the Digital Infrastructure group, which is a subset of the Technology group.
In Corporate Finance, Summer Financial Analysts may work on a variety of transactions that provide exposure to various investment banking services and client industries. These services include mergers and acquisitions, private placements of debt and equity, refinancings, and leveraged buyouts. Throughout the summer, you will work with a highly talented and dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting businesses today.
You will research and analyze financial statements, general and industry-specific economic conditions and developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and various investment attributes of publicly traded and private securities companies.
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is collaborative and entrepreneurial and rewards Summer Financial Analysts with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals.
Technology / Digital Infrastructure Group
Our Technology Group is a global team and recognized leader in providing high-quality, relationship-based advice to clients. We have an extensive track record of working with domestic and international clients and delivering creative, effective, and successful outcomes based on our deep understanding of our clients, their business models, and the markets in which they operate.
The Digital Infrastructure team has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital raising, restructuring, and valuation. A trusted advisor, the group combines extensive market capabilities with in-depth industry knowledge to help clients maximize shareholder value across a variety of verticals, including Broadband, Data Centers, Towers & Wireless Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure Services, Communication Software and Satellite.
Event Details
The Boston Technology Investment Banking team is hosting an invitation-only, in-office event for students with a strong interest in joining the group. This event is designed for current sophomores recruiting for the 2027 Summer Analyst Program and will offer an inside look at what it’s like to work in Investment Banking at Houlihan Lokey.
Throughout the day, participants will participate in interactive training sessions and networking opportunities with bankers from the team. Selected candidates will move forward with an accelerated interview process for the 2027 recruiting cycle.
Date: January 23, 2026
Location: Houlihan Lokey Office – Boston, MA
Travel: Same-day travel will be provided for eligible attendees
Eligibility Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Application Process
To be considered, please submit your resume and a short essay via the HL Boston Technology Recruiting Event Application on our careers website by Friday, December 5 2025. You will also be required to completed the Suited online assessment. We strongly discourage the use of AI tools, as the essay is intended to reflect your own unique perspective. Top applicants will be contacted for a virtual interview to determine selections for the event.
Please note, this event serves as the sole opportunity to be considered for the Boston Technology 2027 Summer Analyst role. There will not be a separate job posting for this position. Selected candidates will be invited to attend the event in person at our Boston office on January 23rd, so please only apply if you are able to travel to Boston for that date.
Selected applicants will be notified with additional details in early December.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.