SUMMARYTitle: Associate, Reservoir Engineer - Investment Banking
Group: Energy - Acquisition & Divestiture
Location: Dallas
ENERGY: EXPLORATION & PRODUCTIONOur Exploration & Production team has a long history of providing M&A, A&D, capital raising and capital solutions for companies active in oil & gas exploration and production. Our senior bankers combine strong technical expertise with deep relationships among key strategic buyers, equity and debt private capital sources, and family offices most active in the space. Clients often seek out our highly experienced team for specialized solutions and an owner-oriented perspective.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Execution- Technical evaluation of client oil & gas assets using industry standard economics software (e.g. ComboCurve, ARIES, or PHDWin) as well as commonly used software such as the MS Office Suite
- Prior experience with decline curve analysis required; familiarity with other forecasting methods helpful but not required
- Ability to generate/manage evaluation databases and economic forecasts
- Working with senior members of the team, assist in development of key marketing materials and execution of mandates
- Key client reviews (e.g. review of PDP forecasts, type curves, LOS model, etc)
- Confidential Information Memoranda / data room presentations
- Population of virtual data rooms
- Contribution to/participation in presentations
- Following up on external party Q&A
- Attending internal and external project meetings as required. The right candidate will eventually develop the ability to lead these meetings
- Assist with miscellaneous technical project-related duties as required
Business Development- Assist with development of new business activities across a variety of investment banking products with emphasis on sell-side A&D pitches
- Writing of technical portions of pitch books
- Attend pitch meetings
QUALIFICATIONS:- 2+ years of Petroleum Engineering Experience at an investment bank, third-party engineering firm, or operating/non-operating/minerals company with substantial experience conducting A&D valuations.
- Engineering undergraduate degree is required
- Graduate technical or business degree a plus
- High level of economic understanding of producing and development field economics:
- Fundamentals of a discounted cash flow: capex, opex, discount rates, LOE, basis differential, price deck, rig schedules, type curve inputs, & economic limit
- Computer skills:
- Deep understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access, is required
- ComboCurve, ARIES and/or PHDWin experience required
- Experience developing custom tools assisted by AI is a plus
- Experience with Enverus Prism a plus; IHS or others acceptable
