Director / Managing Director - Investment Bank (Oil & Gas)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Director or Managing Director for their Oil & Gas Investment Banking team. This pivotal role involves advising major industry players on M&A, capital markets transactions, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in investment banking, particularly within the Oil & Gas sector, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will lead origination efforts, manage client relationships, and mentor junior bankers, all while staying ahead of market trends and regulatory developments. Join this forward-thinking firm and make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of investment banking experience in Oil & Gas sector.
• Proven track record in leading complex M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and lead M&A origination efforts.
• Advise on portfolio optimization and energy transition strategies.

Skills

Investment Banking

M&A Transactions

Financial Modeling

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Advisory

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

CFA

Job description

Job Description

About our client

Our client is a leading global investment bank with a top-tier Natural Resources platform. As part of their expansion, they are seeking a seasoned Director or Managing Director to join their Oil & Gas Investment Banking team, advising major industry players on M&A, capital markets transactions, and strategic initiatives across the value chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to upstream, midstream, downstream, and integrated oil & gas companies, maintaining and expanding senior-level relationships.
• Origination and Execution: Lead origination efforts for M&A, equity, debt, and structured finance transactions. Oversee deal execution from pitching to closing, ensuring best-in-class client outcomes.
• Strategic Advisory: Advise clients on portfolio optimization, decarbonization strategies, asset monetization, and energy transition initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor junior bankers and deal teams, fostering a high-performance, client-first culture.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of commodity market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging energy transition opportunities.
• Cross-Platform Collaboration: Work closely with product partners (ECM, DCM, Leveraged Finance) and sector teams to drive integrated client solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a leading university; MBA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate qualifications are .
• Minimum 15 years of investment banking experience with a proven track record leading complex transactions within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Extensive experience advising on cross-border M&A and capital raising transactions.
• Deep sector knowledge across upstream, midstream, downstream, LNG, and energy transition segments.
• Strong origination capabilities and an existing network within the oil & gas sector.
• Excellent financial modeling, valuation, and transaction structuring skills.
• Highly strategic, commercial, and client-focused mindset.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Tina Wang at [e-mail] quoting the job title and reference number. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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