Analyst/Associate Geologist, Houston EIT, Investment Banking

CIBC•Houston, TX

About The Position

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com What You’ll Be Doing: Seeking Geologist Investment Banking Analyst/Associate to support the Houston EIT (Energy, Infrastructure, and Transition) team. As an Analyst/Associate, you will play a critical role in the geology-specific aspects of the asset assessment and valuation workflow – building stratigraphic frameworks, landing zone analysis, core-calibrated petrophysics, and subsurface property mapping. You will work on generating client presentation materials, populating VDRs, and partnering closely with senior bankers, clients, and counterparties. How You’ll Succeed: Perform deep-dive technical evaluations on conventional, unconventional and EOR plays across North America. Develop deep technical understanding of oil and gas assets via building stratigraphic frameworks, landing zone analysis, core-calibrated petrophysics, and subsurface property mapping. Collaborate with reservoir engineers to identify key drivers for well performance. Quantify drilling inventory and any associated subsurface risks that could impact operations and well productivity. Play a critical role in A&D, M&A, marketing, and pitch processes alongside senior bankers. Support technical analysis and valuation of oil and gas assets. Prepare client presentations and serve as a contact for senior bankers and clients. Who You Are: 2-6+ years of experience in a related geology role at an operator and/or investment banking (A&D advisory). Master’s in Geology preferred, but nor required. Experience with industry software (e.g., Petra and ArcGIS). Proficiency in subsurface characterization of conventional and unconventional plays. Support by CIBC to obtain your FINRA licenses after onboarding, if not already licensed. Effective team player able to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders. High attention to detail; able to manage multiple tasks. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent presentation, communication, and client-facing abilities Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability. #LI-TA California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process. What CIBC Offers At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck. We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program. Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients. We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development. Subject to plan and program terms and conditions What you need to know CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit. We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Requirements

2-6+ years of experience in a related geology role at an operator and/or investment banking (A&D advisory).
Experience with industry software (e.g., Petra and ArcGIS).
Proficiency in subsurface characterization of conventional and unconventional plays.
Support by CIBC to obtain your FINRA licenses after onboarding, if not already licensed.
Effective team player able to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
High attention to detail; able to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent presentation, communication, and client-facing abilities
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Geology preferred, but nor required.

Responsibilities

Perform deep-dive technical evaluations on conventional, unconventional and EOR plays across North America.
Develop deep technical understanding of oil and gas assets via building stratigraphic frameworks, landing zone analysis, core-calibrated petrophysics, and subsurface property mapping.
Collaborate with reservoir engineers to identify key drivers for well performance.
Quantify drilling inventory and any associated subsurface risks that could impact operations and well productivity.
Play a critical role in A&D, M&A, marketing, and pitch processes alongside senior bankers.
Support technical analysis and valuation of oil and gas assets.
Prepare client presentations and serve as a contact for senior bankers and clients.