Snr Associate or VP

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

Senior Associate & Vice President – Houston, TX

A leading U.S. investment bank is seeking talented professionals at the Senior Associate and Vice President levels to join its market-leading Energy team in Houston, Texas.

The team has established an outstanding reputation for advising leading energy companies on complex strategic transactions and maintains long-standing relationships with top-tier institutional investors, corporate clients, and key industry participants. Supported by an exceptional network of senior advisors and deep sector expertise, the platform continues to execute a strong volume of high-profile transactions across the energy sector, even in challenging market conditions.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded energy investment banking team and work alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals.

The successful candidate will gain significant exposure to M&A, acquisitions & divestitures, capital markets, and strategic advisory mandates, while developing deep expertise across the energy sector. The role offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to senior bankers and clients.

Key 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.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• 4+ years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, M&A, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Corporate Finance, or Reservoir Engineering.
• A 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and genuine interest in the energy sector, including upstream, midstream, oil & gas, or related energy markets.
• For candidates coming from a Reservoir Engineering background, strong technical expertise combined with an interest in finance, valuation, and transaction advisory.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills.
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance, team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and the broader Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, commercial judgment, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to clients and senior stakeholders.

Why Join?

This opportunity offers the chance to:

• Work on high-profile energy M&A and strategic transactions.
• Gain exposure to senior executives, leading energy companies, institutional investors, and industry participants.
• Develop a differentiated combination of technical energy expertise and investment banking experience.
• Join a highly respected platform with a strong track record of transaction execution.
• Take on significant responsibility within a collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment.
• Build a long-term career within one of the leading energy advisory franchises in the U.S.