Houlihan Lokey Investment Banking Analyst interview experience

The first conversation centered almost entirely on behavioral questions, like walking through my resume and getting into why I was drawn to Houston and to the energy space specifically. I also had to talk through something interesting happening in that sector, which made it clear they wanted real specificity rather than generic motivation.

After that, I had a follow-up round that was more of a fit-and-technical blend. The technical side leaned toward accounting fundamentals and the basics of how those principles connect to industries and outlooks I actually cared about. The overall vibe was