Investment Banking Associate | Energy (Oil & Gas)

Jefferies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferies Energy Investment Banking in Houston is seeking an Associate to manage day-to-day execution of transactions, oversee financial analysis and presentation materials, and coordinate transaction workstreams.

You will interact regularly with senior bankers and client management teams, leading conversations on M&A and financing strategies while mentoring junior bankers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of investment banking or comparable experience, preferably in energy.
• Strong financial modeling, accounting and valuation capabilities.
• Experience executing M&A, ECM, DCM or other corporate finance transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and transaction workstreams.
• Strong leadership, communication and junior-team management skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidence interacting with clients and senior bankers.
• Must be based in Houston or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of M&A, equity financing, debt financing and other strategic advisory assignments.
• Oversee financial modeling and company and asset-level valuation analyses.
• Manage the preparation of client presentations, transaction materials and internal committee memoranda.
• Analyze operating forecasts, commodity assumptions, capital requirements and strategic alternatives.
• Coordinate due diligence, transaction timelines and internal and external deal participants.
• Participate in client meetings, management presentations and transaction-related discussions.
• Supervise and mentor Analysts while reviewing work for accuracy, analytical rigor and presentation quality.
• Support senior bankers with client coverage and business-development initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation analyses

Leadership

Client interaction

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Jefferies Energy Investment Banking team represents one of the largest dedicated energy banking platforms globally. It advises corporate and financial sponsor clients across the oil and gas sector, including upstream, midstream, oilfield services and related businesses. The team provides strategic and financial advice on mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, and other corporate finance matters.

Position Overview

Jefferies is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join its Energy team in Houston. The Associate will manage the day-to-day execution of transactions, oversee financial analysis and presentation materials, coordinate transaction workstreams, and supervise junior bankers. The role provides regular interaction with senior Jefferies bankers and client management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of M&A, equity financing, debt financing and other strategic advisory assignments.
• Oversee financial modeling and company and asset-level valuation analyses.
• Manage the preparation of client presentations, transaction materials and internal committee memoranda.
• Analyze operating forecasts, commodity assumptions, capital requirements and strategic alternatives.
• Coordinate due diligence, transaction timelines and internal and external deal participants.
• Participate in client meetings, management presentations and transaction-related discussions.
• Supervise and mentor Analysts while reviewing work for accuracy, analytical rigor and presentation quality.
• Support senior bankers with client coverage and business-development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of relevant investment banking, equity research or comparable transaction experience, preferably within the energy sector.
• Strong financial modeling, accounting and valuation capabilities.
• Experience executing M&A, equity capital markets, debt capital markets or other corporate finance transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and transaction workstreams.
• Strong leadership, communication and junior-team management skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidence interacting with clients and senior bankers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be based in Houston or willing to relocate.