Houlihan Lokey
IT Governance, Risk & Cybersecurity Internship - Summer 2026
2nd Year, 3rd Year, Final Year
Summer 2026
IT
Overview
The Houlihan Lokey Summer Internship Programme offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a specific department. For the IT Governance, Risk & Cybersecurity role, interns will be involved in various aspects of maintaining and improving the firm's IT security posture and compliance frameworks. This programme is designed to provide practical exposure to the financial services industry's technology operations.
Houlihan Lokey is a global investment bank headquartered in Los Angeles, specialising in M&A advisory, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation services. The firm is widely recognised for its leading role in middle-market transactions and has consistently ranked as the top global M&A advisor by volume.
Assessment: Suited
Opens: 04 Feb 2026
This is typically an 8-10 week in-person programme based in Houlihan Lokey's London office. Interns are expected to work standard business hours, generally full-time.
Houlihan Lokey's summer internships are generally paid competitively.
This internship is typically aimed at penultimate year university students who are on track for a strong academic record, often in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Information Security, or related disciplines. Students must have the right to work in the UK.
The application process usually involves an online application, often including a CV and cover letter, followed by online assessments and potentially multiple rounds of interviews, which may include technical or competency-based questions.
Houlihan Lokey is a reputable global investment bank, and its internships are highly competitive. Cohort sizes for specific departments like IT are generally small.
Completing an internship with Houlihan Lokey provides valuable experience in financial services IT, a strong brand name for a CV, and networking opportunities within a global investment bank. It can also serve as a pipeline for full-time graduate roles.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.