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Financial Modeling Intern Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Intern, Financial Planning

Los Altos, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

The Intern, Financial Planning will assist our staff members in servicing high net worth and ultra ... plan modeling, and compiling plan deliverables. • Collaborate with team members on special ...

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Intern, Financial Planning

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

The Intern, Financial Planning will assist our staff members in servicing high net worth and ultra ... plan modeling, and compiling plan deliverables. • Collaborate with team members on special ...

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As an intern, you may be engaged in financial modeling, research, and report composition. We work in teams and expect every member of the team to contribute at all phases of the project, from the ...

Student/Graduate Intern

San Jose, CA · On-site

$28.27 - $32.27/hr

Infor CloudSuite Financials * Contribute to data quality, system functionality, and ongoing ... Knowledge of data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization concepts and applications.

... AI applications - helping financial professionals make knowledge-informed decisions via key ... Develop and experiment with new models, algorithms, and methodologies to improve AI agents ...

The intern will also have the opportunity to reshape Samaya's key product roadmap using their ... By combining finance-specific AI models with deep reasoning over institutional context and global ...

... affordable financial products for emerging markets. Umba launched into the Kenyan market in ... Our machine learning models are in a state of constant improvement and we use AI and automation to ...

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Financial Modeling Intern information

What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on as a financial modeling intern?

As a Financial Modeling Intern, you can expect to assist with building and maintaining financial models that support budgeting, forecasting, and valuation analyses. Typical tasks include gathering and analyzing financial data, preparing Excel spreadsheets, and helping to create presentations for internal or client use. You'll often work closely with senior analysts and finance teams, gaining exposure to real-world business scenarios and learning industry best practices. This experience offers valuable insight into corporate finance functions and can serve as a strong foundation for future advancement in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a financial modeling intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Financial Modeling Intern, you need a strong grasp of finance and accounting principles, quantitative analysis, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, often supported by coursework in finance or related fields. Familiarity with financial modeling software, databases like Bloomberg or Capital IQ, and sometimes CFA Level I candidacy or similar certifications is advantageous. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help interns interpret data and present findings clearly. These skills are essential for producing accurate models, supporting investment decisions, and contributing value to financial teams.

What is the difference between Financial Modeling Intern vs Financial Analyst Intern?

AspectFinancial Modeling InternFinancial Analyst Intern
Required CredentialsBasic finance knowledge, coursework in finance or related fieldsSimilar, often with additional coursework or certifications
Work EnvironmentInternship programs in finance, investment banks, or corporate finance teamsInternship roles in finance departments, investment firms, or banks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in finance, investment banking, private equity, and corporate financeCommon in finance, banking, and investment sectors

The main difference between a Financial Modeling Intern and a Financial Analyst Intern lies in their focus. A Financial Modeling Intern primarily develops and maintains financial models, while a Financial Analyst Intern conducts broader financial analysis and research. Both roles are entry-level, require similar educational backgrounds, and are found in similar industry settings, but their core responsibilities differ slightly.

What does a financial modeling intern do?

A Financial Modeling Intern assists with creating and analyzing financial models used to project a company's financial performance and support business decisions. This role often involves using Excel to build models, conducting research on financial data, and supporting senior analysts in preparing presentations or reports. Interns may also help evaluate investment opportunities, perform valuation analysis, and update existing financial models. The position is ideal for students interested in finance, investment banking, or corporate strategy.

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Infographic showing various Financial Modeling Intern job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Corporate Development Intern (Fall 2026)

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Business Unit:

Accounting

Industry:

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Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.

Scope:

Houlihan Lokey is looking for an intern to join the firm's growing Corporate Development team. Over the past decade, the firm's bull-bear balanced platform has worked as designed and the Company has grown over 13% per year since its IPO. As such, effectuating greater operational efficiencies and strategic acquisitions have also become an increasingly important part of Houlihan Lokey's growth strategy.


The Corporate Development team reports directly to the CEO and CFO of the firm, while working in partnership with the heads of the various business lines at HL. This role has the opportunity to be a contributor in effectuating strategic and operational efficiencies and changes across the firm, in addition to executing on acquisitions globally. The intern will be involved in multiple aspects of acquisitions, certain areas of operations and will be conducting various analyses and preparing presentations on corporate initiatives for the firm's executives / senior management.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Corporate Development team on a broad array of acquisition-related activities and other special projects.
  • Support the Corporate Development team's origination efforts, which include the development of acquisition target searches and profiles, conducting preliminary evaluation of industry participants for categorization and prioritization within HL's pipeline, and tracking the team's pipeline activities and maintenance of the team's CRM database (including extensive use of Salesforce and Pitchbook).
  • Aid in the Corporate Development team's post-acquisition performance tracking by analyzing precedent transactions and creating reports that are shared with management and leveraged by the team during deal execution.
  • Develop and manage databases, processes, templates, and reports that drive efficiency and productivity for acquisitions and other strategic projects. Specifically, certain projects include precedent transaction databases, acquisition target lists, and presentation templates, to name a few.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a junior or senior in a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
  • Previous professional internship experience is preferred.
  • A desire to pursue a career in investment banking or finance is preferred.
  • A basic understanding of financial modeling and analysis commonly used in acquisition work, and general knowledge of relevant accounting principles.
  • A candidate should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, as the Corporate Development team works closely and frequently with senior management.
  • Proficient skills with Excel and understanding of PowerPoint and Word.
  • Must have strong work ethic and be a self-starter.

Compensation and Benefits

Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package. The firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:

$25 Hourly

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

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.

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