Houlihan Lokey is a leading global independent investment bank, the top firm in M&A advisory by deal count and a leader in restructuring and valuation, with India support teams. A finance analyst recruiter.
Open Interactive AI Coach & Checklist for Houlihan Lokey →An independent advisory leader — No.1 in M&A by deal count and a top restructuring franchise.
Typically 60%+ throughout (private banks/MNCs often 7.0+ CGPA), strong numerical ability and communication. Open to most disciplines; finance/economics/commerce preferred for core roles, engineering for quant/tech.
On-campus Aug–Dec; bank PO exams and off-campus drives run year-round. Offer to joining: 2–6 months.
Advisory/restructuring.
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Independent advisory banks win on conflict-free advice; Houlihan Lokey leads M&A by deal count with a counter-cyclical restructuring franchise.
A diversified advisory mix smooths cycles; deal flow is the key swing factor.
Stage-by-stage, with tips and sample questions
Quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, logical reasoning, English, and often banking/financial awareness or a basic finance section.
Tests core finance, accounting and banking concepts, plus role-specific knowledge (markets, credit, risk).
A business or credit scenario testing commercial judgement, risk awareness and structured thinking.
Motivation, integrity, stress-handling, relocation and culture-fit assessment.
Structure your answer with a specific example from your resume or coursework, then use the AI Coach on the interactive page below for a tailored practice answer.
Structure your answer with a specific example from your resume or coursework, then use the AI Coach on the interactive page below for a tailored practice answer.
Structure your answer with a specific example from your resume or coursework, then use the AI Coach on the interactive page below for a tailored practice answer.
Structure your answer with a specific example from your resume or coursework, then use the AI Coach on the interactive page below for a tailored practice answer.
Structure your answer with a specific example from your resume or coursework, then use the AI Coach on the interactive page below for a tailored practice answer.
Structure your answer with a specific example from your resume or coursework, then use the AI Coach on the interactive page below for a tailored practice answer.
Structure your answer with a specific example from your resume or coursework, then use the AI Coach on the interactive page below for a tailored practice answer.
Structure your answer with a specific example from your resume or coursework, then use the AI Coach on the interactive page below for a tailored practice answer.