Upstream Investment Banking Associate

We are seeking a dedicated Investment Banking Associate to support our Upstream practice, with additional involvement in midstream and oilfield services. In this role, you will manage work streams across a diverse range of transactions including corporate mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, initial public offerings, equity capital markets, and private capital raises.

We trade the rigid hierarchy of traditional banks for a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. You will earn substantial responsibility early on, working directly alongside senior leadership and managing a dedicated team to navigate the complex issues facing the global energy businesses today.

• Financial Analysis & Modeling: Lead complex financial analysis, including net asset valuation (NAV), discounted cash flow (DCF), precedent transactions, and public trading comparables. Lead merger consequences, to provide actionable insights for our clients’ most critical strategic decisions.
• Strategic Market Insights: Monitor industry trends and conduct deep‑dive market research to produce actionable reports that guide client strategic decision‑making.
• Client Deliverables: Drive the creation of high‑impact client presentations, pitch books, and deal‑related marketing materials to effectively communicate opportunities.
• Transaction Due Diligence: Spearhead the due diligence process by analyzing financial statements, assessing complex business risks, and identifying key value drivers for potential deals.
• Deal Execution & Coordination: Manage the operational lifecycle of financial transactions, ensuring effective communication between all parties and seamless execution.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a primary lead for junior team members, overseeing the quality and accuracy of deliverables while actively mentoring on technical modeling, industry nuances, and professional development.

• Timing: Ability to start immediately is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of two years of analogous financial experience (e.g., Investment Banking Analyst/Associate, Private Equity, or Corporate Development) or an MBA from a top program.
• Technical Excellence: Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Fact Set, Bloomberg, and Enverus or Novi Labs a plus.
• Market Acumen: A deep‑seeded interest in energy markets and a strong grasp of global financial trends.
• Communication & Drive: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the “entrepreneurial grit” to manage multiple high‑priority tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

• Location: This is an in‑person position based in our Houston office.
• Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.
• Equal Opportunity: PEP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.