Corporate Development Associate - LNG Operating Company

Spencer Ogden; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 125.000 - 145.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading energy investment firm in Houston is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to support growth initiatives across M&A, project development, capital markets, and strategic planning. This role requires 1–4 years of experience in investment banking or corporate development, strong financial modeling skills, and prior industry experience in LNG or midstream energy. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to evaluate and execute strategic opportunities. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary.

Formación

• 1–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including project finance and cash flow modeling.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and/or capital raises.
• Prior experience in LNG, midstream energy, power, or infrastructure sectors.

Responsabilidades

• Support the evaluation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments across LNG infrastructure and related midstream assets.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, cash flow models, and valuation analyses.
• Prepare investment memoranda for internal investment committees and sponsors.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis across LNG markets.
• Support strategic planning initiatives including asset optimization and capital allocation analyses.
• Assist in evaluating project-level and corporate financing solutions.

Conocimientos

Financial modeling and valuation skills

Investment banking experience

M&A transaction support

Market research and competitive analysis

Descripción del empleo

Corporate Development Associate - LNG Operating Company

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

Our client is an LNG operating company, formed by a Global Energy and Infrastructure Investment Manager, focused on building a diversified, resilient, cost and carbon competitive LNG portfolio. This global operating company has committed over $10B to the LNG space, through various $1-$3B deals over the past few years.

Job Description: The company is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to support growth initiatives across M&A, project development, capital markets, and strategic planning. This role will work closely with senior management, the private equity sponsor, and external advisors to evaluate and execute value‑accretive opportunities across the LNG value chain.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments across LNG infrastructure and related midstream assets.


• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including project‑level cash flow models, valuation analyses, and scenario sensitivities.


• Prepare investment memoranda and materials for internal investment committees and the private equity sponsor.


• Conduct market research and competitive analysis across LNG markets, including supply/demand dynamics, pricing, contracting structures, and regulatory frameworks.


• Support strategic planning initiatives, including growth strategy, asset optimization, and capital allocation analyses.


• Assist in evaluating and structuring project‑level and corporate financing solutions, including debt, equity, and hybrid capital.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.


• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, including project finance and cash flow modeling.


• Experience supporting M&A transactions and/or capital raises.


• Prior experience in LNG, midstream energy, power, or infrastructure sectors.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Business Development

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