Investment Banking - Technical Transaction Team, Energy - Associate Geologist

JPMorganChase; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Associate Geologist to join their Energy Investment Banking Practice. This role involves executing technical evaluations of oil and gas assets while providing geological analysis and support. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Geology and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in industry software and expertise in geophysical mapping are required. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in industry at an operator or A&D banking.
• SiE, Series 79 and Series 63 licenses to be obtained if not licensed shortly after onboarding.
• Experience with industry software.

Responsibilities

• Quantify potential for future drilling locations for oil and gas assets.
• Develop deep technical understanding and collaborate closely with engineers.
• Identify trends and risks in oil and gas development.

Skills

Geophysical mapping

Database creation

Characterization of unconventional plays

Education

Master’s degree in Geology

Tools

Petra

ArcGIS

Geo Graphix

Microsoft Office

Landmark

Job description

Investment Banking - Technical Transaction Team, Energy – Associate Geologist

Join JPMorgan Chase’s Energy Investment Banking Practice as an Associate Geologist. You will be a key player in executing technical evaluations of oil and gas assets across Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream sectors, collaborating with engineers and corporate finance partners.

Base Pay Range

$175,000.00/yr – $225,000.00/yr

Job Summary

As a Geologist within the Investment Banking Technical Transaction Team, you will provide geological analysis and support to the team, contributing to log interpretation, core analysis, basin modelling, and seismic interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• Quantify potential for future drilling locations for oil and gas assets across domestic and international reservoirs.
• Develop deep technical understanding and collaborate closely with engineers.
• Identify and determine trends, risks associated with oil and gas development across domestic and international areas.
• Identify sub‑surface complexities and uncertainties that impact operational results and well productivity.
• Characterize geologic concepts including regional, basin‑wide mapping, log, and core analysis.
• Play a lead role in data room, marketing, and pitch efforts alongside senior bankers.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Master’s degree in Geology.
• Minimum of 3 years in industry at an operator or A&D banking.
• SiE, Series 79 and Series 63 licenses to be obtained if not licensed shortly after onboarding.
• Experience with industry software (Petra, ArcGIS, Geo Graphix, Microsoft Office, Landmark).
• Highly proficient in key subjects of geophysical mapping, database creation, and characterization of domestic and global conventional and unconventional plays.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Establish and maintain large databases specific to the geology role.
• Expert knowledge of ArcGIS, QGIS and ability to operate within geo‑spatial software for inventory and rock quality mapping.
• Ability to compute land‑based statistics such as ownership interests & acreage.
• Prior banking or A&D group experience with an operator.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to have positive influence within the workplace and externally with clients.

About JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company values diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Additional benefits include health care coverage, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.