6-Month Off-Cycle Intern - Capital Solutions, Secondary Advisory (January 2027)

Business Unit:

Capital Solutions

Industry:

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Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.



Capital Solutions

Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group was named World’s Best and Europe’s Best for Capital Markets Advisory at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The group comprises more than 235 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has raised ~$37bn across over 140 transactions in the last twelve months*and has a presence in 18 offices and 8 countries globally. With deep expertise in both private and public markets, we are committed to delivering innovative, value-enhancing solutions that support long-term success for our clients.



Houlihan Lokey’s Secondaries Advisory Group provides strategic advice and execution services to private equity sponsors and institutional investors navigating the fast-growing market for private equity secondary transactions. The group specializes in both LP-led and GP-led transactions. Members of the Secondaries Advisory Group work with a wide variety of private equity sponsors and institutional investors - across both industry and strategy – and work in tandem with Houlihan Lokey’s industry coverage, M&A and financial & valuation advisory.

You will
 

• Work side-by-side with a talented, dedicated staff of senior professionals who will provide broad exposure to the many different considerations affecting private equity liquidity needs;
• Assist with evaluating and structuring customized financing alternatives for private equity sponsors, institutional investors, and their portfolio companies;
• Gain hands-on transaction experience by playing an integral role on deal teams from the initial pitch through closing;
• Prepare marketing materials and buyer diligence materials for LP-led and GP-led secondary transactions;
• Support the transaction execution process, including the management of virtual data rooms, tracking buyer interactions and client communications, and coordinating buyer due diligence in competitive auction

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program with a focus on finance or management, at a top tier business school or university;
• Experience in private equity, investment banking, or a related field;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems through data-driven analysis, combined with a high level of attention to detail;
• Pro-active and resourceful attitude of solving problems independently, with the support of an experienced senior team;
• Ability to multitask and coordinate a variety of different projects with an organized approach;
• Solid understanding of private equity fundamentals, including current market dynamics, deal structures, and competitive landscape;
• Fluency in French and English, additional languages are a plus;
• Most importantly, a highly motivated, enthusiastic, team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to work hard to meet the highest standards of performance.





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.



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