Minimum 10 years in upstream oil and gas business development or finance-related role
Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, finance, or related field; MBA preferred
Proven experience in structuring and closing upstream acquisition and divestiture transactions
Knowledge of key U.S. onshore basins; Bakken experience preferred
Strong financial modeling skills and experience with investor relations
Familiarity with LNG markets is a plus
Excellent communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence
Responsibilities
Support evaluation and execution of domestic asset development opportunities
Identify and assess upstream acquisition and exploration potential in new basins
Develop investment recommendations integrating technical and financial analysis
Cultivate relationships with operators and investors for opportunity sourcing
Lead efforts in raising third-party capital and managing investor relationships
Coordinate due diligence for domestic upstream transactions across multiple disciplines
Prepare strategic analyses and market assessments for business initiatives
Benefits
401K with a 12% employer contribution and no vesting period
Five to eight weeks of PTO based on experience, plus eleven holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one
Education Assistance Program to support ongoing learning
Employee perks including onsite dining and specialty coffee bar
Strong commitment to work/life balance and professional development opportunities
Free parking for Dallas HQ employees
Full Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary:
Position will serve as the primary driver of domestic upstream business development for Hunt Oil Company, supporting the existing domestic asset team and leading efforts to grow the company's onshore U.S. upstream footprint into new basins and play types
Position will lead and support efforts to raise third-party capital, manage investor and partner relationships, and advance partnering and co-investment strategies in support of Hunt's domestic growth objectives; role has potential to expand in scope commensurate with the growth of Hunt's domestic upstream presence and broader energy portfolio
Responsibilities:
Support the domestic team in evaluating, advancing, and executing on development opportunities within Hunt's existing domestic asset portfolio, including working alongside technical and financial teams on capital allocation, partner relations, and operational strategy
Lead and drive the identification, screening, and evaluation of upstream acquisition and exploration opportunities in key U.S. onshore basins beyond the company's existing footprint, with a priority on basins and resource types that present strategic fits with Hunt's operational capabilities and objectives
Develop and present investment recommendations to senior leadership, integrating technical, commercial, and financial analysis to support acquisition decisions and capital deployment
Build and maintain relationships with operators, financial sponsors, and advisors across the U.S. upstream landscape to source and evaluate on- and off-market opportunities
Lead and support third-party capital raising efforts, including preparation of investor materials, management of investor outreach and relationships, and structuring and advancing co-investment and partnering arrangements aligned with Hunt's domestic business development strategy
Lead due diligence processes for domestic upstream transactions, coordinating multi-disciplinary cross-functional teams across land, geology, engineering, legal, tax, and finance
Prepare strategic analyses, market assessments, and executive-level presentations in support of domestic business development initiatives and management reporting
Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities for the domestic business development team
Required Skills:
Team player with strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive; comfortable operating in a lean, high-ownership environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to synthesize complex technical and commercial information for executive audiences
High emotional intelligence; ability to build relationships across internal and external constituencies and move transactions and initiatives forward through diverse teams
Strong upstream technical literacy - working familiarity with reservoir engineering, production geology, petrophysics, and A&D processes sufficient to collaborate effectively with technical teams and evaluate opportunities
Financial modeling and valuation proficiency, including DCF analysis, economics benchmarking, and transaction structuring; advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience and comfort with investor-facing roles; ability to develop compelling investment narratives, manage ongoing investor relationships, and structure and negotiate co-investment and partnering arrangements
Curious and inquisitive problem solver with high attention to detail and strong analytical rigor
Experience in the understanding of natural gas markets, LNG value chains, and the interplay between upstream resource positions and downstream LNG project economics is highly preferred.
Required Experience:
Minimum 10 years of experience in upstream oil and gas business development, A&D, corporate development, or a related finance or commercial role within the energy industry
Bachelor's degree required; degree in engineering, geology, finance, economics, or a related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus
Demonstrated experience evaluating, structuring, and closing upstream A&D transactions, including full-cycle due diligence and negotiation
Experience with U.S. onshore basins required; Bakken/Williston Basin experience preferred; familiarity with Permian, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, Appalachia or other key basins a plus
Broad experience working across multidisciplinary teams (geology, engineering, land, legal, finance) in support of transaction execution and asset management
Prior experience in capital raising, investor relations, or fund/JV formation is preferred; familiarity with private equity, family office, or institutional investor audiences a plus
Exposure to LNG, midstream, or gas marketing is preferred but not required
Company Highlights:
For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars - creativity, excellence, and people.
401K - 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
Highly competitive compensation
Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year
All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums
Education Assistance Program
Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
