VP, Energy Tech & Natural Resources Coverage

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs seeks a Vice President to join the Energy Technology coverage group in Houston. The role leads advisory teams and coordinates execution across M&A, IPOs, and financing while building client relationships in the energy tech sector.

You will develop sophisticated financial models, perform company valuations, and present strategic recommendations to boards and investors, supporting capital formation and partnerships in a rapidly evolving market.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and several years of Natural Resources, Energy Technology, infrastructure, growth equity or strategic advisory experience.
• Strong track record of executing M&A and financing transactions in an investment banking advisory role.
• Two plus years of experience leading deal teams of analysts and associates and managing multiple workstreams across complex transactions.
• Ability to translate highly technical concepts into clear strategic recommendations for boards, management teams and investors.
• Passion for emerging technologies shaping the future of energy, AI infrastructure, electrification, grid modernization and digital infrastructure.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and owner’s mentality, with a demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop client relationships, generate differentiated ideas and thrive in an ambiguous, fast evolving market environment.
• Exceptional work ethic, intellectual curiosity and history of outstanding academic and professional achievement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the execution of M&A, IPOs, private financing, structured capital raises, fixed income and equity issuances, and strategic partnerships.
• Create and analyse financial models, perform customised company valuation analysis, help structure transactions and support internal committee presentations and funding processes.
• Organise and prepare client presentations that explain industry trends, assess client situations and recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial and strategic objectives.
• Advise boards, founders, management teams, infrastructure investors, growth equity firms, utilities, hyperscale’s and strategic buyers on growth strategy, capital allocation, financing alternatives and strategic partnerships.
• Develop deep sector expertise across rapidly evolving energy technology and digital infrastructure themes, including AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centres, power generation for AI, grid modernization, power electronics, grid‑forming technologies, battery energy storage systems, long‑duration storage, EV charging infrastructure, fleet electrification, advanced nuclear, hydrogen, fuel cells, geothermal and energy software.

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Energy Technology or related experience

M&A and financing transactions

Leadership of deal teams

Tools

Financial modelling

Valuation

Job description

Goldman Sachs seeks a Vice President to join the Energy Technology coverage group in Houston. The role leads advisory teams and coordinates execution across M&A, IPOs, and financing while building client relationships in the energy tech sector.

You will develop sophisticated financial models, perform company valuations, and present strategic recommendations to boards and investors, supporting capital formation and partnerships in a rapidly evolving market.