6-Month Off-Cycle Internship (March 2026) - Capital Solutions - Debt Advisory

Business Unit:

Capital Solutions

Industry:

Capital Markets Group

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.

Capital Solutions

Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Solutions Group comprises more than 170 professionals globally and offers clients a broad range of tailored financing alternatives and strategic financial advice. Our team has deep senior-level relationships across the capital markets and a long track record of raising capital across varying market conditions. 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.

Responsibilities

Throughout the year, Houlihan Lokey offers 6-month internship opportunities working within the Debt Advisory team at their Paris office. The internship is an excellent opportunity to work alongside investment bankers in a stimulating environment on assignments for clients in various industries.

As an Intern, you will help provide support across transactions, gaining exposure to various debt products and financing structures, such as bank debt/senior loans, second-lien debt, unitranche debt, mezzanine debt and equity. This may be applied across a variety of situations, including growth capital, acquisition financing, refinancings and repricings, dividend recapitalizations, and special situations. You will work with talented, dedicated professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many different issues and concerns affecting companies and investors today.

You will research and analyse financial statements using financial models, economic conditions, industry-specific developments, and investment attributes of publicly traded and private companies. You will also assist in preparing client ready presentations and process materials as well as co-ordinating client and lender calls.

Houlihan Lokey provides a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment. We reward our Interns with substantial responsibilities, interaction with senior-level professionals, and live engagements.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 9-12 months of internship experience in leveraged finance, debt fund, debt advisory or rating advisory
• Verbal and written fluency in both French and English (additional language skills are also advantageous)
• Must be in final year of university, preferrably studying for a master's in business, management, or finance
• Must have some knowledge of debt products and structures
• Strong analytical and modelling skills
• Good knowledge of/experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• You must be motivated and have the ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment

​Most importantly, we seek to attract enthusiastic, team-oriented candidates who take initiative, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to work hard to achieve 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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