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Principal Associate, Energy Investment Banking

Capital One capitalone.com Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Houston Full-time Senior Investment & Corporate Development

At a glance

Senior Investment & Corporate Development role at Capital One. Houston · full-time · $119,400–$136,200 base.

SalaryStated by Capital One
$119,400 – $136,200
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleInvestment & Corporate Development
SenioritySenior
LocationHouston
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$119,400–$136,200
PostedSep 3, 2026 · 7w ago
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build pitch materials and maintain comparable-company databases covering energy trends, company details and transaction activity
  • Create deal models and analysis, including valuation, acquisition financing, cash flow and net present value work
  • Support capital markets, loan syndication and advisory deals by coordinating client and lender requests and tracking diligence questions
  • Prepare sector and company reports, share deal updates with bankers, and take part in due diligence
  • Coordinate transaction work with underwriting and credit teams, while contributing to projects that develop new business

What you bring

  • A bachelor’s degree or qualifying military experience
  • At least one year in corporate banking, capital markets or investment banking
  • Financial modeling experience and the ability to obtain Series 79 and 63 licenses for securities work

Who this fits

This senior banking role is based in Houston and suits someone comfortable balancing team assignments with independent work in a fast-moving setting. You’ll have regular contact with corporate leaders, financial sponsors and investors. Capital One will not sponsor new employment authorization for this position.

From the employer

Principal Associate, Energy Investment Banking

Summary:

This ideal candidate will be a critical member of the Energy, Power and Renewables Banking team based in Houston, TX. The position plays an integral role in supporting marketing activities as well as the execution of debt/equity capital markets, loan syndications and advisory transactions for corporate and sponsor clients. The individual will be responsible for providing industry and company-specific research, and assist in the preparation of financial models, deal related marketing materials, internal approvals memos and other analytics to support new business generation. Skills will be developed through significant exposure to senior and mid-level bankers, as well as external clients including corporate management teams and principals at financial sponsors. The individual will obtain for the Series 79 and 63 licensing exams in order to work on securities offerings.

Responsibilities:

  • Creating and maintaining marketing materials and pitch books

  • Creating and maintaining comps databases that track information regarding industry trends, company profiles, and transaction details

  • Creating and maintaining transaction specific models and analysis (i.e. merger models, valuation analysis, acquisition financing models, upstream/midstream corporate cash flow models, NPV analysis)

  • Keeping the broader banking team updated with regular distributions of transaction overviews and deal reports

  • Drafting industry, sector, and company-specific reports and presentations for both internal use and for client meetings

  • Supporting deal execution during the capital markets, loan syndications and advisory processes by being responsible for the creation of marketing materials, managing external client and lender requests, maintaining contact and questions/diligence lists, etc.

  • Actively participating in due diligence sessions

  • Assisting on special projects to support new business generation

  • Coordinating with the Underwriting and Credit teams on transactions

  • Strong interest in client contact, given significant interactions with corporate management teams, principals from financial sponsors as well as members of the general investor community

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and proficiency in multi-tasking is required

  • Team player as much of the work is team-oriented, but also a self-starter with the ability to complete assignments individually

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Military Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters in Business Administration

  • At least 1 year of banking experience in corporate banking, capital markets or investment banking

  • FINRA Licenses Series 79 and 63

  • Experience with financial modeling

  • Formal Credit Training

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Houston, TX: $119,400 - $136,200 for Prin. Assoc, Energy Investment Banking











Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

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