What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 Investment Banking Summer Financial Analyst (Class of 2028) – Houston Oil & Gas position at Houlihan Lokey?
Business Unit:
Corporate Finance
Industry:
Oil & Gas
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.
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 2024, we were ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for all U.S. transactions.
Energy (Oil & Gas)
Houlihan Lokey’s Oil & Gas Group operates within the firm’s energy industry coverage, which has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A and A&D advisory, capital raising, and financial recapitalization/restructuring as well as financial and board advisory services.
The Oil & Gas Group is a cross-product, global, industry-dedicated team of 45 highly experienced professionals with a diverse set of backgrounds, including E&P companies, midstream companies, other investment banks, investment funds, and research/brokerage shops. Our A&D/technical team is led by a group of technically focused professionals from the industry, with an average of 25 years of industry experience.
Summer Financial Analysts in the Oil & Gas Group will have the opportunity to work on a variety of transactions, including M&A, A&D, private capital raising, and restructuring. The environment at Houlihan Lokey is fast-paced and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards Summer Financial Analysts with a substantial amount of responsibility. *
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
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: $110,000.00 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:
2025 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.
Corporate Finance
Industry:
Oil & Gas
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.
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 2024, we were ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for all U.S. transactions.
Energy (Oil & Gas)
Houlihan Lokey’s Oil & Gas Group operates within the firm’s energy industry coverage, which has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A and A&D advisory, capital raising, and financial recapitalization/restructuring as well as financial and board advisory services.
The Oil & Gas Group is a cross-product, global, industry-dedicated team of 45 highly experienced professionals with a diverse set of backgrounds, including E&P companies, midstream companies, other investment banks, investment funds, and research/brokerage shops. Our A&D/technical team is led by a group of technically focused professionals from the industry, with an average of 25 years of industry experience.
Summer Financial Analysts in the Oil & Gas Group will have the opportunity to work on a variety of transactions, including M&A, A&D, private capital raising, and restructuring. The environment at Houlihan Lokey is fast-paced and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards Summer Financial Analysts with a substantial amount of responsibility. *
- Excludes accounting firms and brokers.
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
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
- Possess basic knowledge of and a keen interest in finance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic and leadership skills
- A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
- Strong analytical and computer skills (Excel)
- Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
- 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
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: $110,000.00 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:
2025 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.
Salary : $110,000