Investment Banking Associate, Energy Engineer - Houston

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering preferred; MBA or other advanced technical or quantitative degree is a plus.
• 3-5+ years of experience in the oil & gas industry, ideally in A&D, corporate development, reservoir engineering, or investment banking.
• Minimum GPA: 3.5.
• Desired Major: Petroleum Engineering.

Benefits

Additional Information

We are passionate about our business and our culture, and are seeking individuals with that same drive. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: - Lead and ensure technical excellence in the analysis and valuation of oil and gas assets. - Drive the preparation of client presentations and serve as a key point of contact for senior bankers and clients. - Oversee company and industry research, synthesizing findings into actionable strategic insights and recommendations. - Manage and mentor analysts in handling large datasets, technical workflows, and extracting critical business insights. Primary Responsibilities: - Lead the development, calibration, and validation of type curves and production forecasts across a broad spectrum of oil and gas assets. - Apply advanced reservoir engineering and data science methodologies to formulate and defend optimized development strategies for client assets. - Direct the generation, categorization, and risk-assessment of undeveloped inventory. - Own the construction, population, and quality-control of complex discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation models using ARIES, PHDWin, and/or ComboCurve, and clearly articulate results to clients. - Own the development and maintenance of technical databases (ARIES, ComboCurve, PHDWin, SQL/Parquet, etc.) used for valuation and marketing analyses. - Lead technical and operational due-diligence workstreams, including diligence calls with counterparties, creation of deal materials, model audit, and process management from start to finish. - Partner closely with senior bankers to support transaction execution, client deliverables, buyer interaction, and process integrity. Required Skills & Experience: - Strong data-analytics and problem-solving capabilities. - Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously. - Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment. - Strong analytical and numerical skills with comfort navigating complex technical & financial datasets. - Strong presentation, communication, and client-facing skills. - Ability to challenge assumptions and contribute independent, critical thinking. - Effective team player capable of working with a wide range of internal groups and external stakeholders. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite. - Strong coding experience (Spotfire, Python, SQL, VBA, etc.) and demonstrated ability to automate workflows or handle large datasets. - Prior experience working with public oil & gas datasets (Enverus, IHS, state agencies, etc.).

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