Investment Analyst Jobs in Boston, MA

Business Unit:

Corporate Finance

Industry:

Technology

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.

Corporate Finance

Houlihan Lokey has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of U.S. and international clients. Our experience in M&A has earned us consistent recognition throughout the industry. In 2025, LSEG ranked our firm the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions.

Digital Infrastructure Group

Houlihan Lokey’s Digital Infrastructure (“DI”) Group sits within the firm’s global Technology Group, the world’s leading technology M&A advisor, operating as a distinct vertical. We advise the companies that build, own, and operate the infrastructure behind the digital economy. Our reputation for superior service and outstanding results is built on deep sector knowledge and long-standing, relationship-based advice to clients worldwide.

With dedicated bankers across the U.S. and Europe, we are one of the largest DI teams globally. We advise on M&A, capital raising, restructuring, and valuation across Broadband and Connectivity, Data Centers and Managed Services, Towers and Wireless Infrastructure, Wireless, Digital Infrastructure Services, and Asset-light Telco and IoT. Our team works closely with the firm’s Capital Solutions, Restructuring, and Financial and Valuation Advisory groups, giving clients integrated solutions and our people exposure across the full investment banking spectrum.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029
• A foundational knowledge of and a keen interest in corporate finance
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across all organizational levels
• Strong work ethic and proven leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Adept at leveraging Generative AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows

Application Requirement

• To be considered for this position, candidates must complete the Suited assessment. A unique assessment link will be sent via email following the submission of your application. Candidates will have 5 calendar days to complete the assessment.
• Applicants for this position can be considered for NY or Boston. Location preferences will be captured during the interview process.

Houlihan Lokey is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Compensation and Benefits

Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:

$110,000-$110,000

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.

Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:

2026 Benefits

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.