Houlihan Lokey Investment Banking Analyst jobs
The No. 1 restructuring franchise, a $110K base, and US windows that open and shut within weeks.
The Financial Analyst (Corporate Finance / Restructuring) role
Houlihan Lokey financial analysts prepare and analyze financial information, run valuations, and build marketing materials for M&A, capital raising and restructuring engagements. Hiring is by segment and office, so applicants choose Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring or valuation advisory up front. The restructuring franchise and high deal count give analysts early live-deal exposure, though the analyst class is smaller than at the bulge brackets.
Roughly 30–50 US summer analysts a year by third-party estimate (HL does not publish it); placement is by segment (Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring, Financial and Valuation Advisory) and office rather than a generalist pool, with a 10-week summer and training for returning analysts.
Houlihan Lokey IB analyst salary
Base: a New York Investment Banking Financial Analyst (Class of 2027, Business Services) posting lists a base of $110,000, and a Class of 2028 summer role posts the same figure; NY Capital Solutions roles at $120k–$130k are experienced-hire reqs. All-in: Wall Street Playbook’s July 2026 synthesis of 2025 bonus data gives a $65k–$95k bonus on a $105k–$110k base ($175k–$205k before signing bonus); Glassdoor self-reports for HL IB analysts show $151k–$205k total.
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