I-26029 - Finance Intern

Job Description SummaryThe finance internship will expose the candidate to essential corporate finance functions, including capital markets, forecasting, commodity hedging, treasury management, and investor relations. The role will allow the candidate to work on real-world projects alongside members of the finance team and network with other interns and employees throughout the company. The candidate will be expected to complete an independent project and present it to senior management at the end of the summer. The candidate will report to the Corporate Finance Manager and will regularly interact with the VP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities, the internship will include practical training in Microsoft Excel, networking events with Hilcorp senior management, field visits to learn about oil and gas operations, lunch-and-learn opportunities with various departments, and social events with other Hilcorp summer interns.

• The candidate will be expected to complete an independent project and assist the finance team in its day-to-day operations. Typical activities include:

• Executing critical financing activities such as credit facilities and high yield bond offerings

• Facilitating interactions between investors and Hilcorp related to financial information and presentations.

• Creating and maintaining corporate financial models and ensuring compliance with all covenants.

• Creating reports and preparing presentations for external stakeholders such as banks, bondholders, research analysts, rating agencies and equity partners.

• Monitoring investment research and maintaining peer data for comparison analysis.

• Supporting senior management team on strategic projects and requests.

Additionally, the candidate is expected to:

• Adhere to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.

• Support company vision and mission.

• Adhere to established work schedule, attendance standards and be punctual to work and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in the oil and gas industry and energy finance

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and other departments.

• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities without close supervision.

• Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision.

• Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language proficiency)

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

• Experienced in the use and application of the following software:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Education Requirements:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university or college with strong record of academic achievement.