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Investment Banking Associate jobs are open across bulge-bracket banks, boutique advisory firms, and private equity-backed platforms, at every level from analyst-promoted associate to experienced hire, with specializations in M&A, leveraged finance, and equity capital markets. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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.
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 associate jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field
- Two or more years of financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution experience
- Proficiency in DCF, LBO, and comparable company analysis with demonstrated deal exposure
- FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses, or eligibility to obtain them upon hire
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with experience building and presenting pitch books
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing and internal deliverables
Tips for Your Investment Banking Associate Job Search
Tailor your deal sheet for each role
Your resume should lead with a concise deal sheet listing transaction type, industry, size, and your specific contribution. Hiring teams at banks and advisory firms scan for directly relevant deal experience, so reorganize your deals to mirror the firm's focus area before each application.
Target firms by their coverage groups
Banks hire associates into specific coverage or product groups, not generalist pools. Filter openings by group name, such as healthcare M&A or leveraged finance, and apply only where your sector experience aligns. A targeted application to the right group outperforms a broad one every time.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists investment banking associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Certify your technical credentials before interviews
Many associate-level postings require or strongly prefer FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses. Confirm which licenses the role requires before your first-round interview, and note any active registrations prominently on your resume so screeners don't overlook them.
Prepare a live model for case studies
Technical interviews at the associate level frequently involve a live LBO or DCF exercise rather than purely conceptual questions. Build and practice a clean model you can walk through under time pressure, explaining your assumptions aloud as you go.
Follow up with the specific group, not HR
After submitting, direct any follow-up to the coverage group or product desk through a professional connection rather than through general recruiting. Associates and VPs within the group carry meaningful influence over hiring decisions, especially at mid-size boutiques.
Investment Banking Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most investment banking associates?
The companies hiring the most investment banking associates 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 large independent advisory firms tend to post the highest volume of associate-level roles year-round.
How many investment banking associate jobs are remote?
About 48% of investment banking associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the client-facing and deal-intensive nature of most associate work. The sub-areas most likely to offer hybrid flexibility include restructuring advisory, private credit, and back-office capital markets roles, where in-person client interaction is less frequent than in traditional M&A coverage.
How do you become an investment banking associate?
Most investment banking associates either promote internally from an analyst role after two to three years or enter laterally from roles in private equity, corporate finance, or Big Four advisory. An MBA from a target program is a common entry point for career changers. Building a strong deal sheet, earning FINRA licenses, and networking directly with group heads at target firms are the most effective steps toward landing an associate offer.
Can you get an investment banking associate job with little experience?
Breaking in with limited experience is possible but requires a deliberate approach. Boutique advisory firms and regional middle-market banks are more open to candidates without a full analyst pipeline than bulge-bracket institutions. Demonstrating strong modeling skills through a take-home or live case, highlighting any transaction-adjacent work such as commercial lending or equity research, and connecting with associates at target firms directly all improve your odds meaningfully.
What does the investment banking associate interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. A recruiter screen is followed by a behavioral round focused on your deal experience and motivation for the specific group. The technical round tests financial modeling, valuation concepts, and accounting fundamentals, often including a live LBO or case study. Final rounds at most firms involve superday interviews with multiple senior bankers assessing both technical ability and cultural fit for the team.
Where can I find and apply to investment banking associate jobs?
You can find and apply to investment banking associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and coverage group preference, then apply directly to each listing from the results on this page.
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