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Investment Banking Analyst jobs are open across bulge-bracket banks, boutique advisory firms, and private equity-backed companies, at every level from new-grad analyst to senior associate, with specializations in M&A advisory, leveraged finance, and equity capital markets. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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.Business Services
Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group offers M&A advisory, capital raising, and corporate restructurings to public and private companies. We work with companies providing professional and technology-related services across a number of end markets and regularly collaborate with other Houlihan Lokey industry and product groups to bring the highest level of knowledge, services, and relationships to our clients.
Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital- raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services. Our team covers a broad array of sectors, with financial professionals dedicated to each of our primary coverage areas. Our senior-level relationships throughout the industry open doors to opportunities for our clients—whether they are seeking financing, a strategic partner, or a prospective buyer. In 2025, Houlihan Lokey was ranked the No. 1 investment bank for all global business services M&A transactions by LSEG*
- Excludes accounting firms and brokers.
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.
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.
Business Unit:
Corporate FinanceIndustry:
Business ServicesOverview
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.Business Services
Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group offers M&A advisory, capital raising, and corporate restructurings to public and private companies. We work with companies providing professional and technology-related services across a number of end markets and regularly collaborate with other Houlihan Lokey industry and product groups to bring the highest level of knowledge, services, and relationships to our clients.
Houlihan Lokey’s Business Services Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital- raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services. Our team covers a broad array of sectors, with financial professionals dedicated to each of our primary coverage areas. Our senior-level relationships throughout the industry open doors to opportunities for our clients—whether they are seeking financing, a strategic partner, or a prospective buyer. In 2025, Houlihan Lokey was ranked the No. 1 investment bank for all global business services M&A transactions by LSEG*
- Excludes accounting firms and brokers.
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.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase74
- Piper Sandler25
- Houlihan Lokey20
- MUFG13
- Goldman Sachs13
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management72
- Banking & Financial Services56
- Fintech33
- Accounting & Auditing7
- Consulting & Professional Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in investment banking analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in financial modeling, DCF analysis, and LBO construction in Excel
- Experience building pitch books and transaction materials in PowerPoint
- Strong knowledge of valuation methodologies including comparable company and precedent transaction analysis
- Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, or Capital IQ for market data and research
- Series 63 or Series 79 FINRA registration, or willingness to obtain upon hire
Tips for Your Investment Banking Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume for deal flow
Highlight closed transactions, live deal experience, and the dollar value of work you supported. Recruiters scan for deal exposure first, so lead with it. A generic finance resume without transaction detail will get skipped before anyone reads your education section.
Earn your financial modeling certification early
Most competitive candidates hold a recognized financial modeling credential before they apply. If you don't have one yet, complete it before submitting to bulge-bracket or elite boutique roles. Many firms use modeling tests in early rounds, so the credential signals you'll pass.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists investment banking analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target firms by their deal specialty
Not every bank works the same verticals. Research which firms dominate healthcare M&A, tech growth equity, or restructuring before you apply. Customizing your cover letter to a firm's specific deal history shows you understand their practice and aren't mass-applying.
Prepare a live case for technical rounds
Most investment banking analyst interviews include a DCF or LBO model built on the spot or presented as a take-home. Prepare a clean, well-labeled model on a real company you can walk through in under ten minutes. Interviewers test your assumptions, not just your outputs.
Negotiate your start date, not just base pay
Many first-year analysts overlook start-date flexibility as a negotiating point. If you're completing a credential, finishing a semester, or closing out a current role, asking for a later start is a lower-friction request than salary and is often granted without pushback.
Investment Banking Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most investment banking analysts?
The companies hiring the most investment banking analysts right now include JPMorganChase, Piper Sandler, and Houlihan Lokey, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Bulge-bracket banks and elite boutiques tend to post the highest volume, particularly during their structured analyst recruiting cycles.
How many investment banking analyst jobs are remote?
About 48% of investment banking analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most finance roles given the deal-intensive, client-facing nature of the work. The sub-areas most likely to offer hybrid arrangements are research-focused or back-office coverage roles rather than front-office M&A or capital markets positions.
How do you become an investment banking analyst?
Most investment banking analysts start by earning a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a closely related field, then securing a summer analyst internship during their junior year. Strong GPA, financial modeling skills, and networking with bankers at target firms are the factors that convert internships into full-time offers. Candidates without a direct internship path sometimes enter through financial analyst or corporate development roles and lateral in after building deal exposure.
Can you get an investment banking analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level investment banking analyst roles exist specifically for new graduates, but competition is intense and firms expect demonstrated technical preparation even from candidates with no prior banking experience. Completing a recognized financial modeling program, building a clean sample model, and networking directly with analysts or associates at target firms before applications open gives you a measurable edge over candidates who rely on credentials alone.
What does the investment banking analyst interview process look like?
Most investment banking analyst interview processes move through three stages: an initial screen focused on your resume and motivations, a technical round testing valuation concepts and live modeling, and a final superday with multiple back-to-back interviews covering both fit and advanced technical questions. Some firms add a take-home modeling case between rounds. The whole process from first contact to offer can take several weeks, and superdays are typically held on a single day at the firm's office.
Where can I find and apply to investment banking analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to investment banking analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and target firms, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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