M&A Associate job opportunity at Puma Energy.



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Puma Energy M&A Associate
Experience: 4-years
Pattern: full-time
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loacation Houston, United States of America, United States Of America
loacation Houston, Unite..........United States Of America

We are looking for a candidate at the Associate level, who is capable of assisting senior team members with respect to the analysis, structuring, negotiation and execution of larger and more complex transactions. Over time, the role is expected to grow to include leading and managing smaller transactions. A secondary role of the Associate will be to provide support to the Operating Asset Division with respect to our existing assets, including business planning, project analysis (capital investment, new business lines / geographies) and strategy. The M&A team is directly involved across the breadth of operations of the Trafigura group of companies and responsible for investments related to oil and gas, metals and minerals, renewables, power and carbon (in each case, production, processing / refining, trading and distribution); as well as energy and transport infrastructure (including terminals, pipelines, rail and shipping). The Operating Asset Division is responsible for creating value from existing and new Assets, in service of the Trading Divisions. The Division will optimize use of capital, generate capital growth, maximize cash yield, and develop strong resilience within the portfolios. The M&A team and Operating Asset Division work closely and are jointly responsible for all material assets owned by Trafigura throughout their lifecycle from identification / origination of new opportunities, acquisition, performance management and value creation during our ownership and ultimate exit. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 2–4 years of experience in M&A at a corporate, private equity platform, trading house or physical commodities business, or an investment bank, with a preference for candidates who originally trained in a banking environment. Strong understanding of one or more of the oil, gas, metals, bulks, infrastructure, power, renewables and energy transition sectors Relevant M&A experience, including working on completed transactions, in one of the above markets is crucial Ultimately one would be expected to become a “generalist” across all areas where Trafigura is operating Key Responsibilities Supporting senior M&A team members with respect to transactions encompassing origination, financial analysis, due diligence, negotiation of transaction documents, internal stakeholder management and approvals, execution, signing-to-close and post-completion integration Supporting the Operating Asset Division with respect to our existing assets, including business planning, project analysis and strategy Taking the lead and handling smaller and less complex deals over time (both with business development and M&A) Competencies Technical & Analytical Proficiency Sophisticated financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills essential for investment evaluation and decision-making Ability to lead end-to-end transaction management, including screening, evaluation, structuring, internal approvals, negotiation, financing, and execution Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related business field Communication & Stakeholder Management Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident presenter in internal and external settings Proven track record to collaborate with current and future professional network of market counterparts, advisors, and the like Present work product to senior stakeholders Skilled in building strong internal relationships across functional areas including trading, legal, tax, corporate finance, and analytics Execution & Organizational Capabilities Highly organized, diligent, and capable of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously Demonstrates initiative, self-confidence, and sound judgment under pressure in fast-paced environments Strong team player with collaborative mentality Additional Requirements Willingness to travel regularly to engage with buyers, sellers, investors, and strategic partners Fluent in written and spoken English Additional proficiency in Spanish not required, but highly beneficial

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