Off-Cycle Internship – Financial and Valuation Advisory (Portfolio Valuation) – Dubai

About the job

Business Unit:

Financial and Valuation Advisory

Industry:

Portfolio Valuation

Off-Cycle Internship – Financial and Valuation Advisory (Portfolio Valuation) – Dubai

About Houlihan Lokey

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.

Financial and Valuation Advisory

Over the past 50 years, Houlihan Lokey has established one of the leading global valuation practices. We conduct over 1,000 discrete valuation assignments every year on behalf of a variety of clients including financial institutions, governments, financial sponsors, and companies. Clients seek out Houlihan Lokey for strategic advice on the hardest to value assets for a variety of ongoing activities or transactions.

Houlihan Lokey’s Financial and Valuation Advisory Practice based in Dubai is primarily focused on offering the following services:

Portfolio Valuation: Preparing valuation reports utilized for financial reporting, tax, litigation and regulatory purposes

Portfolio Acquisition and Divestiture Services: Assisting alternative investors in the underwriting of large complex transactions

Fairness Opinions: The provision of fairness opinions on various M&A and financial restructuring transactions

Valuation for Transaction-related Purposes: Independent valuation provided to key stakeholders in transaction processes including management, independent board of directors, lenders, trustees and administrators

Internship Overview

We are offering an off-cycle internship opportunity in Dubai within our Portfolio Valuation & Fund Advisory Services practice. This is an exceptional chance to gain hands-on experience in valuation and financial advisory, with responsibilities and exposure similar to that of a first-year analyst.

As an intern, you will be a fully integrated team member, working on a diverse range of valuation assignments involving illiquid debt and equity securities, supporting our clients’ fair value reporting and investment decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the valuation of illiquid debt and equity securities held by private equity firms, hedge funds, credit funds, and other institutional investors

Analyze financial statements, investment memoranda, and transaction documents to understand business operations, capital structures, and key value drivers

Build, update, and review detailed financial models using valuation techniques such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis, and Precedent Transactions

Conduct market and industry research to support valuation assumptions, using databases like Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and other research tools

Identify and benchmark relevant public comparables and precedent M&A transactions to inform valuation conclusions

Participate in internal discussions and external meetings with clients and auditors; support responses to audit reviews and valuation queries

Prepare professional client deliverables including valuation reports, presentation decks, and supporting documentation

Contribute to the preparation of proposals and pitch materials

Perform ad-hoc research and analysis as required by project teams and participate in training and development initiatives within the firm

Qualifications And Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Recent graduate with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Solid academic performance with coursework in accounting and financial analysis

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Proficiency in Excel and financial modelling

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in valuation, financial advisory, or investment banking (Big Four or similar)

Progress towards or completion of CA, CFA, or similar credentials is a plus

Familiarity with financial databases such as Bloomberg and Capital IQ

Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset

Middle East exposure and proficiency in Arabic

Industries:Investment Banking

Function: Accounting and Finance