GBM Private, IB Classic, Investment Banking Vice President, Energy Technology

JobID: 154566

Category: Vice President

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Posted Date: 2026-07-21T22:29:55+00:00

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GBM Private, IB Classic- Investment Banking Vice President, Energy Technology- Houston

INVESTMENT BANKING

Our division works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients with major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas.

OUR IMPACT

We are seeking a Vice President to join our Energy Technology coverage team. Vice Presidents play an important role in developing and strengthening client relationships, leading advisory teams and structuring and executing a full range of financial transactions. The Energy Technology Group leads strategic advisory and capital formation for the next generation of energy and digital infrastructure companies, advising market-leading businesses enabling AI infrastructure, electrification, grid modernization, power generation, storage, digital infrastructure and other emerging energy technologies.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the execution of M&A, IPOs, private financing, structured capital raises, fixed income and equity issuances, and strategic partnerships, serving as a day-to-day client leads across multiple complex transactions.
• Create and analyze financial models, perform customized company valuation analysis, help structure transactions and support internal committee presentations and funding processes.
• Organize and prepare client presentations that explain industry trends, assess client situations and recommend strategies to help clients achieve their financial and strategic objectives.
• Advise boards, founders, management teams, infrastructure investors, growth equity firms, utilities, hyperscale's and strategic buyers on growth strategy, capital allocation, financing alternatives and strategic partnerships.
• Develop deep sector expertise across rapidly evolving energy technology and digital infrastructure themes, including AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centers, power generation for AI, grid modernization, power electronics, grid-forming technologies, battery energy storage systems, long-duration storage, EV charging infrastructure, fleet electrification, advanced nuclear, hydrogen, fuel cells, geothermal and energy software.
• Identify disruptive technologies, emerging market leaders and new business opportunities by developing long-term perspectives on AI-driven electricity demand and the evolution of the power system.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of tax advisors, auditors, attorneys and bankers for various transactions; lead due diligence processes and actively participate in negotiations of legal documentation.
• Mentor analysts and associates, maintain best-in-class analytical standards and client deliverables, and foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration and innovation.

Skills and Experience

• Master's degree and several years of Natural Resources, Energy Technology, infrastructure, growth equity or strategic advisory experience; OR Bachelor's degree and seven years or more of relevant investment banking or equivalent experience.
• Strong track record of executing M&A and financing transactions in an investment banking advisory role, with demonstrated financial modeling, valuation and capital markets expertise.
• Two plus years of experience leading deal teams of analysts and associates and managing multiple workstreams across complex transactions.
• Ability to translate highly technical concepts into clear strategic recommendations for boards, management teams and investors.
• Passion for emerging technologies shaping the future of energy, AI infrastructure, electrification, grid modernization and digital infrastructure.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and owner's mentality, with a demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop client relationships, generate differentiated ideas and thrive in an ambiguous, fast-evolving market environment.
• Exceptional work ethic, intellectual curiosity and history of outstanding academic and professional achievement.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

The Energy Technology franchise operates with the mentality of a startup while leveraging the scale, platform and client relationships of a leading global investment bank. The ideal candidate approaches each day with an owner's mindset - constantly identifying new opportunities, developing client relationships, generating differentiated ideas and helping expand the group's market leadership. This role requires exceptional work ethic, intellectual curiosity and a desire to create long-term impact for clients and the firm.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers .

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Benefits

Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.