Houlihan Lokey is a leading global investment bank offering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. The firm provides solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. This internship offers exposure to the Corporate Finance team in Zurich.
Assist in preparation of pitch and other client materials. Conduct market, industry, and company analyses. Gain experience in financial modelling and valuation analyses. Develop expertise in consumer and healthcare sectors. Support due diligence processes on buy-side and sell-side transactions. Work as part of a project team on live transactions.
Must be in penultimate or final year of bachelor's or master's degree by internship start (or already graduated). Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in German and English (additional languages advantageous). Outstanding academic record preferred in accounting, economics, or finance. Previous internship experience in M&A advisory or related fields required. Understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications. Strong quantitative, financial, and analytical skills. Good MS Office proficiency, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. Interest in Consumer and Healthcare sectors. Ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail. Motivated with ability to work cooperatively across all staff levels. International experience desirable but not essential.
4–6 month internship in Corporate Finance with choice of start date in January 2027 or February 2027. Gain meaningful on-the-job experience working as part of the team on live transactions, with exposure similar to a first-year Analyst. Opportunity to join the firm as a potential future employer.