Investment Banking Analyst, Energy Engineer - Houston

Moelis & Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Moelis & Company in Houston, Texas is seeking skilled individuals in the oil and gas sector. The role involves leading technical excellence in asset valuation, preparing client presentations, and managing research and analysts.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering with significant proficiency in data analytics and coding. Offering a dynamic work environment within the oil & gas industry.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in the oil & gas industry, especially in A&D, corporate development, or reservoir engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical excellence in analysis and valuation of oil and gas assets.
• Drive the preparation of client presentations and oversee company and industry research.
• Manage and mentor analysts on large datasets and technical workflows.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Client-facing skills

Coding experience (Python, SQL)

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

MBA or advanced technical degree

Tools

Spotfire

VBA

SQL

PHDWin

ComboCurve

ARIES

Job description

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.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering preferred; MBA or other advanced technical or quantitative degree is a plus.
• 1-2+ 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), parental status, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history), disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable law), or any other characteristic or status protected under any applicable US, state or other law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, and training.