GIS Analyst - Power, Energy and Infrastructure

Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.

Through our financial advisory business, Lazard advises clients around the world on strategic and financial matters including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, capital structure and capital raising. Our client relationships are built on trust and discretion. As the world’s largest advisory-focused firm, we have exceptional depth of expertise across industry sectors and geographies. We value the rich diversity that comes from blending local perspective with our global network.

Lazard is seeking a GIS Analyst to join the Power, Energy and Infrastructure (“PEI”) team based in Houston, Texas. This position will require independent and entrepreneurial workflows with investment bankers, technical personnel and clients to execute on M&A, A&D and other strategic advisory initiatives. The role offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the success of a premier independent advisory firm by providing GIS and data visualization expertise to a wide variety of energy clients across the globe.

We’ll trust you to:

• Collaborate with Lazard’s global PEI team to generate high-quality, fit-for-purpose maps and visualizations for client pitchbooks, live deals, basin studies and company marketing materials across the energy value chain, including E&P Upstream, Midstream, Renewables, Power, Utilities and Infrastructure
• Collaborate with bankers and A&D technical team to conduct geospatial analyses, data queries, data projections, subsurface inventory analyses, land assessments, and digitization as needed 
• Manage and update the global GIS data library to ensure all project information is current, accurate, accessible
• Utilize ESRI’s full suite of GIS applications while continuously seeking to optimize workflows and integrate emerging geospatial technologies 
• Lead evaluation and integration of emerging AI-driven technologies to speed up and/or automate GIS mapping and geospatial workflows 
• Independently manage dynamic workloads to meet deadlines spanning multiple concurrent projects 

You’ll need to have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science, Business, Geography or Computer Science
• 3+ years of professional experience with an E&P company, energy investment bank, or private equity firm (investment banking preferred)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro in a professional setting
• Proficiency with Enverus, Wood Mackenzie, IHS (S&P Global) and other energy data services
• Exceptional Excel & PowerPoint skills with strict attention to detail
• Strong database management skills (SQL, PowerBI, SharePoint, Spotfire)
• Familiarity with AI solutions and programming languages to automate tasks (Python, R)
• Strong quantitative background and analytical skills with sector knowledge of upstream, midstream, power and utilities
• A superior work ethic, characterized by resourcefulness and a "find a way" attitude in a fast-paced work environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective coordination with clients and team members

What we offer:

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions and will continue to invest in the development of your career. 

Does this sound like you?

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