The Vice President (VP) will play a key leadership role within Jefferies’ Energy Investment Banking team, focusing on upstream oil and gas transactions. The successful candidate will leverage deep industry expertise and financial acumen to lead transaction execution, drive business development, and manage client relationships. The VP will also mentor and guide junior team members, ensuring the highest quality of work and professional development. Key Responsibilities Transaction Execution Lead the execution of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates within the upstream sector. Oversee financial modeling, valuation analyses (DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions), and due diligence. Draft and review key transaction documents, including investment memoranda, pitch presentations, and client updates. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including legal, accounting, and tax advisors, to ensure seamless execution of transactions. Client Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor. Lead client meetings and presentations, articulating complex financial concepts and strategic recommendations. Identify and address client needs, providing tailored solutions to achieve their objectives. Business Development Support senior leadership in sourcing and pitching new business opportunities within the upstream energy sector. Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, investment opportunities, and strategic insights. Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to prospective clients to secure mandates. Team Leadership and Development Manage and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Review and ensure the accuracy and quality of work produced by associates and analysts. Provide constructive feedback and support ongoing professional development initiatives. Qualifications and Skills Experience: 6 years of investment banking experience, with a strong focus on the energy sector, particularly upstream oil and gas. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent qualification preferred. Technical Expertise: Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of valuation methodologies and upstream industry dynamics. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and market practices in the energy sector. Client-Focused: Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing teams and leading complex transactions. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts effectively. About Us Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (‘‘Jefferies,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients. Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.