Investment Banking Vice President – Energy & Power – Upstream

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. This is reflected in our commitment to engage, hire, and retain bright, committed people to work in partnership within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities.

We are currently looking for an Investment Banking Vice President to join our Upstream team in the Houston, TX office. Learn more about the Energy & Power group here. Attracting only the very best professionals has been and will continue to be a key element of our success. We are focused on hiring candidates with genuine potential and interest for advancement within our firm.

A successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• 5+ years of investment banking experience or MBA degree and 3+ years of investment banking or closely related experience
• Meaningful M&A transaction experience required
• Ability to lead junior bankers throughout a transaction; includes reviewing work, setting expectations and providing constructive feedback
• Business writing skills, including the ability to write compelling selling memorandums and presentations
• Strong knowledge of accounting and M&A deal modeling experience
• Client management skills including ability to build relationships and establish trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional work ethic and a high level of enthusiasm, initiative and leadership potential
• Deep understanding and relevant oil and gas experience
• MBA degree is preferred;
  Bachelors in finance, business, management plus other related degrees

As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture. Our investment banking clients have access to unparalleled guidance through our deep product and sector expertise and ready access to global capital. We take pride in providing our clients with thoughtful advice and diligent execution, no matter the economic environment.

Our investment banking group partners with corporate clients and financial sponsors to provide advisory and financing services related to mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, private placements, restructuring and corporate & venture services. We offer in-depth knowledge and industry relationships in our core sectors of chemicals, consumer, diversified industrials & services, energy & power, financial services, healthcare and technology.

Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employee's health, well-being, our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond here.

The anticipated starting salary for individuals expressing interest in this position is $250,000 per year. Placement is dependent upon level of experience. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.

Explore the career possibilities at Piper Sandler. At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. As a leading investment bank, we enable growth, navigate complexities and support the success of our clients by delivering candid advice, deep sector expertise and a comprehensive set of products and capabilities. We transcend transactions to define possibilities—enabling clients to achieve their short-term goals while realizing their long-term vision.

Founded in 1895, the firm is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices across the U.S. and in London, Aberdeen, Zurich, Munich, Abu Dhabi and Paris.