Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Development Associate (M&A & Investments)

Location: Houston, Texas

Industry: Energy Transition

Company Type: Private Equity-backed Portfolio Company

Experience Required: 1–4 years (Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Corporate Finance)

Employment Type: Full-time

Company Overview

Our client are a fast-growing private equity-backed platform focused on the Energy Transition —investing in and operating businesses at the forefront of the shift toward cleaner, more sustainable energy. With deep roots in the Oil & Gas sector and an expanding footprint in low-carbon technologies , they are building a diversified, future-ready energy business.

As they continue to scale, we are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Development Associate to support our M&A, investment, and strategic growth initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and private equity sponsors on high-impact transactions in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Execution: Support end-to-end M&A and investment execution, including due diligence, valuation, modeling, and deal structuring.
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct research on industry trends, strategic adjacencies, and potential targets across the Energy Transition and Oil & Gas sectors.
• Financial Modeling: Build and maintain robust financial models to assess potential acquisitions, partnerships, and capital investments.
• Investment Memos & Presentations: Prepare materials for internal and external stakeholders, including investment committees and board meetings.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in the development of long-term corporate strategy and capital allocation initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with investment bankers, legal advisors, consultants, and counterparties throughout the deal lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Corporate Finance with a focus on Energy Transition and/or Oil & Gas .
• Strong understanding of M&A, capital markets, and valuation methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial models and conduct detailed diligence.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and ownership.
• Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced, and high-performance culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or CFA is a plus (but not required).

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