6 month Internship - Oil and Gas (Dubai)

Business Unit:
Financial Restructuring Group
Industry:
EP - Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Overview
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in
mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and
valuation. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments
worldwide with offices in the United States, 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.
Houlihan Lokey is the No. ‎1 M&A advisor for the past six consecutive years in
the U.S., the No. ‎1 global restructuring advisor for the past seven
consecutive years, and the No. ‎1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the
past ‎20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data
provided by Refinitiv.
Energy Group
With more than ‎80 investment bankers located in six offices around the world,
Houlihan Lokey's Energy Group provides superior service and achieves
outstanding results for its clients in M&A and A&D advisory, capital raising,
and restructuring as well as financial and board advisory services.
Houlihan Lokey has identified the Middle East and Africa to be a significant
driver for growth and has recently established a dedicated regional energy
team in Dubai, with ‎4 bankers on the ground. The Dubai-based team is looking
to further grow and hire an off-cycle intern to support the global energy
effort going forward. This is a great opportunity to join one of the most
successful energy investment banking platforms.
Scope
You may work on transactions that provide exposure to a broad range of client
industries and investment banking services. You will work with a talented,
dedicated staff of professionals who will give you broad exposure to the many
different issues and concerns affecting companies and investors today.
You will research and analyse financial statements, general economic
conditions, industry-specific developments, acquisitions and divestitures, and
investment attributes of publicly traded and private companies. You will also
gain intimate knowledge of capital raisings and financing structures.
Houlihan Lokey provides a collegial, entrepreneurial work environment. We
reward our off-cycle interns with substantial responsibilities, interaction
with senior-level professionals, and live engagements.
Requirements/Qualifications
* Strong academic background
* Prior experience in Investment Banking/Corporate Finance
* Strong financial and computer skills
* Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
* Solid accounting and finance knowledge (i.e. understanding of financial statements analysis)
* Some understanding of financial modelling
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
The candidate must be motivated and have the ability to work cooperatively
with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately
highly rewarding environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.