Geotechnical Associate - Energy Investment Banking, Houston

Geotechnical Associate – Energy Investment Banking

Moelis & Company | Houston, TX

Moelis & Company is seeking a Geotechnical Associate to support its Energy Investment Banking team. This role provides critical data management, subsurface support, and technical analysis for upstream oil & gas M&A and strategic advisory transactions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in geoscience data management, subsurface workflows, and geospatial analysis with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain geoscience datasets and project environments (well logs, core data, etc.) to support active M&A and advisory processes
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality control across internal databases, interpretation software, and client data rooms
• Build and maintain Petra projects, including data loading, validation, and ongoing updates
• Support geologists and deal teams with mapping, cross sections, and subsurface data visualization
• Generate acreage maps, rig activity maps, and well performance visuals to support client presentations and marketing materials
• Assist in preparation of technical materials for management presentations and data rooms
• Coordinate with clients and third-party data providers to acquire, organize, and QC datasets
• Support virtual data room setup and management, ensuring accurate and well-organized technical content
• Partner with geologists, engineers, and bankers to ensure seamless data integration and workflow efficiency across transactions
• Identify opportunities to improve data workflows, systems, and processes in a high-volume deal environment

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in oil & gas, preferably in a geotechnical or geoscience data management role
• Strong experience with Petra and/or other geoscience subsurface platforms
• Proficiency with industry data sources such as Enverus
• Experience managing well data, wireline logs, and GIS datasets, including QC and integration across systems
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS and spatial data management
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data organization tools
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to handle confidential information in a transaction-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting A&D, investment banking, or transaction processes
• Familiarity with unconventional resource plays and basin-level datasets
• Exposure to Spotfire, or other data visualization tools
• Background in geology, geophysics, GIS or related technical discipline

Why Join Moelis Energy

• Direct exposure to high-profile upstream M&A and strategic transactions
• Work alongside a top-tier technical and advisory team
• Opportunity to apply geoscience expertise in a commercial, deal-driven environment
• High visibility role with meaningful impact on client deliverables and transaction outcomes

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), parental status, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history), disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable law), or any other characteristic or status protected under any applicable US, state or other law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, and training.