2025 Houlihan Lokey Investment Banking Insight Day

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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. 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.

At Houlihan Lokey, we are committed to developing future leaders in investment banking and supporting long-term career growth. 

Our Investment Banking Insight Day offers select sophomores a firsthand look into the world of investment banking through valuable training and networking opportunities. Participants will gain exposure to Houlihan Lokey’s culture, meet with professionals from our Investment Banking team, and receive insights to help guide future internship and career decisions. Select attendees may also be considered for an accelerated interview process for our 2027 Summer Analyst Program. 

We will be hosting three events this year across various offices. Please apply to your top location of interest, as your application will only be considered for one location.  If you submit multiple applications, only your first submission will be reviewed. 

Dates: 

• New York: November 20, 2025 

• Chicago: December 4, 2025 

• Los Angeles: December 4, 2025 

Location: Houlihan Lokey Offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York 

Travel: Travel and accommodation will be provided for eligible attendees 

Eligibility Requirements 

• Current undergraduate sophomores (Class of 2028) 

• Demonstrated interest in finance through coursework, work experience, or extracurricular activities 

• Proven leadership experience 

• Ability to travel to the in-person event on the date listed above 

Application Process 

To be considered, please submit your resume and a short essay via the HL Investment Banking Insight Day Application on our careers website by Monday, October 20, 2025.  We strongly discourage the use of AI tools, as the essay is intended to reflect your own unique perspective. 

Selected applicants will be notified with additional details in early November. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disabil