Business Unit:
Corporate Finance
Industry:
Industrials
Job Description

As an Analyst in the Aerospace & Defence group, you will work on corporate finance engagements. The group's engagements principally include M&A, capital raising, fairness opinions, and strategic advisory assignments. As a dedicated member of our transaction team, you will be responsible for supporting these assignments, with the following responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze and explain financial information of a given company and related companies within the respective industry;
• Perform valuations of companies using traditional valuation methodologies;
• Prepare confidential offering memorandums, management presentations, buyers lists, marketing pitches, and other presentations; and (iv) assist in the marketing and planning of engagements, on a limited basis.

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate will currently be pursuing a Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027, have prior investment banking internship experience, a strong work ethic, an interest in Aerospace and Defense, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. While teamwork is essential to the firm's success, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Undergraduate coursework in accounting and finance required
• Strong analytical capabilities
• A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
• Strong financial and computer (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

Application Requirement

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete the Suited assessment. A unique assessment link will be sent via email following the submission of your application

Houlihan Lokey is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Compensation and Benefits
Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:
$110,000.00 - $110,000.00
Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.
Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:

2026 Benefits