Summer Financial Analyst 2026 - Financial Restructuring, Shanghai

Shanghai
Training
Full-time

27 days ago

Business Unit: Financial Restructuring GroupIndustry: GeneralOverviewHoulihan 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. For more information, please visit .Financial Restructuring GroupHoulihan Lokey has the largest worldwide financial restructuring practice of any investment banking firm, with offices and experienced professionals located across the globe. Since its inception in 1988, the restructuring group has advised on more than 1,800 restructuring transactions with aggregate debt claims in excess of $3.8 trillion.With nearly 300 dedicated restructuring professionals worldwide, our group has a significant global presence. We serve clients domestically and around the world, providing extensive resources to staff each case. Our broad base of clients and extensive experience allow us to understand the dynamics of each restructuring situation and the needs, attitudes, and positions of all parties in interest.Our group employs an interdisciplinary approach to engagements and is accustomed to evaluating complex, highly leveraged situations in short periods. We are also a recognized leader in achieving merger and acquisition transactions for distressed companies.ResponsibilitiesThe Financial Restructuring Group is looking for a Summer Financial Analyst in our Shanghai office.Restructuring Summer Financial Analysts work specifically with the group, assisting with a variety of transactions, including creditor- and debtor-side restructurings and distressed M&A. The group offers a unique opportunity for Summer Financial Analysts to work on projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and industries. These services include:

Advising companies and stakeholders in out-of-court and in-court restructurings
Raising debt and equity financings
Providing distressed M&A advisory services
Advising in special situations with elements of distressed investing
Participating in complex negotiations on behalf of our client

Summer Financial Analysts are typically members of deal teams comprising at least one managing director, vice president, associate and financial analyst.Requirements/QualificationsThe environment at Houlihan Lokey is results-driven and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards top performers with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients.The following qualifications are required:

Strong academic track record and hold or be on track for a 2:1 degree in accounting, economics and/or finance
Top academic performer and a quick learner capable of performing in an unstructured environment
A demonstrated interest in restructuring
Prior investment banking internship experience (M&A or an industry team), leverage finance or restructuring is desirable, but not essential
Thorough understanding of valuation theory, methodologies and applications
Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
Strong LBO and DCF modelling skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
An exceptional strong work ethic
Graduation date of Summer 2027
The candidate must have the right to work within country

The candidate must be motivated and have the ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment. The position is for a Summer Analyst Class of 2026 (i.e. Graduate Class of 2027 Financial Analyst).We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.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. #LI-112682

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