Investment & Corporate Banking – Energy - Oil & Gas and Energy Infrastructure, Experienced Investment Banking Associate (Houston, TX)

Mizuho • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Group is seeking a Houston-based, qualified, motivated investment banking Associate. Prior investment banking or similar professional experience within the upstream, midstream, downstream and/or energy infrastructure industry is required; some technical upstream or midstream and LNG experience is required. As a cross-product industry team, Associates in the Oil & Gas and Energy Infrastructure Group work on a variety of transactions, including M&A, A&D, corporate valuation, board advisory and capital raises. Associates typically function as members of deal teams comprising a Managing Director, Director - Vice President and Financial Analyst, plus technical professionals. Associates are assigned to a variety of projects and are given a broad range of responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• At least three years of prior investment banking or similar professional experience focused on the oil and gas industry is required; some upstream, midstream and infrastructure technical experience is required
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets and risk & pricing analysis
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and/or product solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to convey ideas
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work independently and must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Advanced proficiency with FactSet, CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office Series 79 & 63
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• some technical upstream or midstream and LNG experience is required

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive quantitative economic, industry and company research and analysis
• Conduct and model a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and due diligence for client transactions including M&A, strategic alternatives, capital structure development and acquisition finance
• Evaluate risk/return parameters of transactions
• Financial modeling, valuation, comparable & relative value analyses and market-specific analysis
• Facilitate and coordinate product group idea generation and solutions development across a broad platform of global capabilities
• Draft client pitches and marketing materials including M&A, public/private debt & equity capital markets, and other internal documentation by coordinating internal and external resources
• Assist in financing structuring, underwriting transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence and execution
• Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships
• Assist in the development and teaching of Analysts within the Energy Group

Benefits

• generous employee benefits package
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level