2027 Summer Associate
Houlihan Lokey
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · MBA / PGDM
- Must know
- Stakeholder managementFinancial analysisAccounting
- Work
- On-site in Los Angeles
- Pay
- $175K a year
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
A Summer Associate in Financial Restructuring will work on a variety of transactions within the Financial Restructuring business, including creditor- and debtor-side restructurings and distressed M&A. The group offers a unique opportunity for Associates to work on a variety of projects that provide exposure to various financial advisory and investment banking products and industries. These services include debt and equity financings, distressed M&A advisory services, and special situation principal investing.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising companies and stakeholders in out-of-court and in-court restructurings
- Raising debt and equity financing
- Providing distressed M&A advisory services
- Advising in special situations with elements of distressed investing
- Participating in complex negotiations on behalf of our clients
Requirements & Tech Stack
Summer Associates are typically members of deal teams comprising at least one managing director, vice president, associate, and financial analyst.
Qualifications
- Seeking an MBA from a top accredited institution, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Strong knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory.
- Keen analytical capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Motivated, creative, and outgoing.
- Strong communication and financial analysis skills.
- Teamwork is essential.
- Creativity and new ideas are encouraged.
Compensation
The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $175,000 - $175,000.