Energy Capital Markets & M&A Associate

Selby Jennings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings partnered with a growing oil & gas company in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Finance & Capital Markets Associate. You will work directly with senior leadership on a blend of M&A execution, strategic growth initiatives, corporate development, and financing activities, making it an ideal move for an investment banking professional transitioning to a high-impact corporate role.

The role involves evaluating acquisitions, building financial models, assisting with debt and equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-4 years of experience in: Investment Banking (Energy, M&A, Leveraged Finance, or Debt Capital Markets); Commercial Banking; Corporate Finance within the Energy sector.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution experience.
• Experience evaluating acquisitions, asset transactions, and strategic investments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models related to M&A transactions, valuation analyses, asset acquisitions, and corporate planning initiatives.
• Conduct due diligence, coordinate third-party advisors, and support transaction execution from initial evaluation through closing.
• Prepare investment committee materials, board presentations, and executive-level analyses.
• Support the evaluation and execution of debt and equity financing transactions, including reserve-based lending facilities and private capital raises.
• Analyze capital structure alternatives and financing strategies to support growth initiatives.
• Monitor market activity, industry trends, and competitor transactions across the upstream oil & gas sector.
• Work closely with executive leadership on strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Assist with lender and investor communications, borrowing base redeterminations, and ongoing financing requirements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

M&A execution

Transaction management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Selby Jennings partnered with a growing oil & gas company in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Finance & Capital Markets Associate. You will work directly with senior leadership on a blend of M&A execution, strategic growth initiatives, corporate development, and financing activities, making it an ideal move for an investment banking professional transitioning to a high-impact corporate role.

The role involves evaluating acquisitions, building financial models, assisting with debt and equity