Exploration Production Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Category: Investment Banking

Requisition Number: INVES003106

• Posted : July 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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SUMMARY

Title: Investment Banking Associate

Group: Energy: Exploration & Production

WHY STEPHENS

Founded in 1933, Stephens is a privately held family-owned business whose mission is to become a trusted advisor to our clients. We have a long history of identifying and seizing opportunities through economic cycles. Whether executing single transactions or developing holistic solutions, we create lasting value for our clients. We don’t just focus on transactions, we develop relationships. We work with our clients as they interact with the financial markets, analyze strategic alternatives and raise capital.

The men and women of Stephens Investment Banking have the opportunity to cultivate and advance their careers in a collegial and supportive environment. With offices in strategic locations across the U.S. and in Europe, we provide objective advice and precise execution on the full array of investment banking services:

• Executing mergers and acquisitions, underwritings of public debt and equity securities, private placements of debt and equity, as well as recapitalizations.
• Providing our clients insights on how historical trends and the latest developments are shaping their opportunities based on our deep knowledge of a variety of industries and subsectors.
• Serving public, private and family-owned businesses, as well as financial sponsors, family offices and other institutional investors.

We prioritize earning our clients’ trust, and we reward the individuals who make that happen. The exceptional candidates who join our transatlantic team of more than 250 investment banking professionals will participate in our collaborative approach to adding value for middle-market companies, as well as global organizations. Discover why our vibrant and stable atmosphere inspires our bankers to constantly strive for growth, while building their futures here over the long-term.

ENERGY: EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION

Our 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

Associates leverage their knowledge and experience to work with and mentor analysts, continually develop their expertise within Exploration & Production, and deliver top quality work products to the team and clients. As an Associate you have a broad array of responsibilities executing transactions and working with your team to build the business. These tasks include:

• Playing a key role in the transaction execution process
• Developing, and overseeing the development of, detailed financial analyses and the preparation of models for various types of transactions
• Performing extensive valuation and pricing analyses
• Creating Confidential Information Presentations, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
• Helping plan and execute live engagements
• Coordinating and performing business due diligence
• Performing industry research and comparable company analysis
• Building relationships and maintaining direct contact with current and prospective clients
• Performing other tasks as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ Years of Investment Banking experience with a strong focus on M&A
• Experience advising clients in the Energy space is preferred
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills
• High energy with strong interpersonal, accounting and finance skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong commitment to respecting and safeguarding confidential information;
• Commitment to working hard
• Extraordinary focus on work quality and attention to detail
• Adherence to regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, with a particular focus on accounting rules and financial valuation methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment

For benefits information, please visit: https://www.stephens.com/careers/benefits

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