Associate - Oil & Gas
Scope
Houlihan Lokey’s Oil & Gas Group is a recognized leader in providing corporate finance (M&A, A&D, capital markets), valuation and financial restructuring advisory services to upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas companies and their investors. This dedicated team of financial professionals focuses primarily on complex, middle market to large corporate M&A, A&D, valuation and transaction opinions, private placement capital markets financing and financial restructuring transactions in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The Oil & Gas Group is a global, cross-product, collaborative, team with professionals in Houston, New York, Dallas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East that works on domestic U.S., international and cross-border deals. Over the past year, the E&P Group has worked on over two dozen engagements, contributing to Houlihan Lokey’s ranking as 2020’s top M&A advisor for U.S. Energy & Power transactions under $1.0 Billion.
Job Description
The Oil & Gas Group is seeking a Houston-based, qualified, motivated investment banking Associate. Prior investment banking or similar professional experience within the upstream, midstream and/or downstream oil and gas industry is required; some technical upstream experience is preferred.
As a cross-product industry team, associates in the Oil & Gas Group work on a variety of transactions, including M&A, A&D, corporate valuation, board advisory, financial restructuring and capital raises. Associates typically function as members of deal teams comprising a Managing Director, Director - Vice President, Associate, and Financial Analyst, plus technical professionals.
Houlihan Lokey’s Oil & Gas Group is a recognized leader in providing corporate finance (M&A, A&D, capital markets), valuation and financial restructuring advisory services to upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas companies and their investors. This dedicated team of financial professionals focuses primarily on complex, middle market to large corporate M&A, A&D, valuation and transaction opinions, private placement capital markets financing and financial restructuring transactions in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The Oil & Gas Group is a global, cross-product, collaborative, team with professionals in Houston, New York, Dallas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East that works on domestic U.S., international and cross-border deals. Over the past year, the E&P Group has worked on over two dozen engagements, contributing to Houlihan Lokey’s ranking as 2020’s top M&A advisor for U.S. Energy & Power transactions under $1.0 Billion.
Job Description
The Oil & Gas Group is seeking a Houston-based, qualified, motivated investment banking Associate. Prior investment banking or similar professional experience within the upstream, midstream and/or downstream oil and gas industry is required; some technical upstream experience is preferred.
As a cross-product industry team, associates in the Oil & Gas Group work on a variety of transactions, including M&A, A&D, corporate valuation, board advisory, financial restructuring and capital raises. Associates typically function as members of deal teams comprising a Managing Director, Director - Vice President, Associate, and Financial Analyst, plus technical professionals.
Associate responsibilities include, among others: valuing oil and gas companies and assets, performing a broad range of other financial analyses; preparing confidential information memoranda, new business pitches, and other presentation materials; assisting with the development and maintenance of client and prospective client relationships; and supervising financial analysts and other junior staff.
Basic Qualifications
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is results-driven and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards top performers with substantial responsibility. The Oil & Gas Group takes a “one-team”, collaborative approach to investment banking, where professionals work closely together to achieve superior results for our clients across all advisory services provided. Candidates should be highly motivated, organized, and team-oriented. Candidates must have a strong fundamental knowledge of the oil and gas industry, valuation theory, methodologies, and applications; keen analytical capabilities; and excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of prior investment banking or similar professional experience focused on the oil and gas industry is required; some upstream technical experience is preferred. Coursework in accounting and finance is recommended.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is results-driven and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards top performers with substantial responsibility. The Oil & Gas Group takes a “one-team”, collaborative approach to investment banking, where professionals work closely together to achieve superior results for our clients across all advisory services provided. Candidates should be highly motivated, organized, and team-oriented. Candidates must have a strong fundamental knowledge of the oil and gas industry, valuation theory, methodologies, and applications; keen analytical capabilities; and excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of prior investment banking or similar professional experience focused on the oil and gas industry is required; some upstream technical experience is preferred. Coursework in accounting and finance is recommended.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.