2027 Summer Associate
Houlihan Lokey
New York, United States0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · MBA / PGDM
- Must know
- MarketingFinancial modelingAccountingValuation
- Work
- On-site in New York
- Pay
- $175K a year
- Skill demand
- Accounting21%Marketing19%Financial modeling11%Valuation10%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This is a Summer Associate position within the Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Investment Banking Group in the New York office. The role involves working on various active engagements, business development assignments, and growth initiatives. It offers exposure to diverse financial advisory and investment banking products and sectors within the real estate industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial information.
- Coordinate and perform business due diligence.
- Execute M&A and capital raising transactions.
- Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations.
- Value real estate companies, businesses, and assets.
- Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements.
- Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- An undergraduate degree with an exemplary academic record from an accredited institution.
- An MBA degree from a top accredited institution with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Experience executing transactions and interpreting / structuring legal agreements.
- Advanced accounting, finance, financial modeling, and analytical abilities.
- Nuanced understanding of real estate valuation theory, methodologies and applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience interacting with clients and/or potential investors.
- Ability to be an independent thinker and resourceful problem solver driven to succeed.
- Very strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff.
- Motivated, creative, outgoing.
- Strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory.
- Keen analytical capabilities.
Compensation
- Estimated salary range: $175,000 - $175,000.
- May include discretionary incentive compensation.
- Competitive benefits package.