2026 Graduate Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance (Consumer Group)

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. The firm 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 Consumer Group in Corporate Finance is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst to join the Munich team as part of the Houlihan Lokey Graduate Class of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work on corporate finance engagements for companies within the Consumer M&A advisory team based in Munich. The group’s engagements principally include sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions within the Consumer sector.
• Support the transaction team as a dedicated member, gaining broad exposure to issues affecting companies and investors today.
• Research and analyze financial statements, general economic conditions, industry-specific developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and investment attributes of publicly traded and private companies.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of capital raisings and financing structures.
• Collaborate with a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment and contribute to live engagements with substantial responsibilities and interaction with senior professionals.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in both German and English; additional language skills are advantageous.
• Must have graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or be in the final year of university (graduating Summer 2026).
• Available to start full-time employment no later than July 2026.
• Ideally 6+ months of internship experience in M&A, private equity, or other relevant industries.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail; understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications.
• Strong financial and computer skills; proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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.