Energy M&A VP: Senior Associate — Houston

Metis Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Search in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Associate & Vice President to join its leading energy investment banking team. You will work on M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory mandates, gaining exposure to senior bankers and top clients.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in investment banking with energy sector knowledge, strong financial modeling, and a track record of delivering high-quality analyses amid a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, M&A, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Corporate Finance, or Reservoir Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree from a strong academic institution; an MBA or other advanced qualification is advantageous.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, analytical, and transaction execution capabilities.
• Knowledge of energy sector, including upstream, midstream, oil & gas, or related energy markets.
• For candidates from Reservoir Engineering, strong technical expertise with finance/valuation/transaction advisory.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance, team-oriented environment with multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and the broader Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, commercial judgment, and ability to communicate complex concepts to clients and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers in the origination and execution of M&A and strategic advisory transactions.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models, valuation analyses, transaction models, and other analytical tools.
• Conduct company, asset, and transaction valuations across the energy sector.
• Coordinate and manage financial, operational, technical, and commercial due diligence processes.
• Prepare high-quality client materials, including pitch books, investment memoranda, management presentations, board materials, and transaction documentation.
• Manage key transaction workstreams and serve as an effective liaison between clients, counterparties, advisors, and internal teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members while ensuring the quality and accuracy of analytical deliverables.
• Support senior bankers with business development, client coverage, and relationship-management initiatives.
• Contribute to industry research, market analysis, and the identification of new transaction opportunities.

Skills

Investment Banking

M&A

Energy Sector

Financial Modelling

Valuation

Due Diligence

Team Collaboration

Client Interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Metis Search in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Associate & Vice President to join its leading energy investment banking team. You will work on M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory mandates, gaining exposure to senior bankers and top clients.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in investment banking with energy sector knowledge, strong financial modeling, and a track record of delivering high-quality analyses amid a fast-paced environment.