Investment Banking Associate Jobs in Houston, TX
Investment Banking Associate jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Galleria, Greenway Plaza, and Downtown financial district across energy finance, private equity, and M&A advisory. Leading employers right now include PwC, Citi, and Deloitte. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Investment Banking Senior Associate is an intermediate level position responsible for assisting clients in raising funds in the capital markets, as well as in providing strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and other types of financial transactions in coordination with the Institutional Banking team. The Investment Banking Senior Associate also serves as an intermediary in trading for clients. The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic advisor to our clients by formulating investment strategies and raising capital for clients.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the execution of Citi’s Investment Banking business activities
- Leverage past investment banking or related experience to enhance M&A execution and capital raising capabilities
- Contribute to building Citi’s franchise
- Manage and mentor analysts by providing detailed guidance and feedback, managing information flow, and providing credit and exposure information to analyst, as appropriate
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5-8 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or closely related areas of Business Administration
- Master's degree in Business Administration
- Experience in evaluating corporate transactions and structures
- Experience creating financial analyses
- Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Experience assisting with client development
- Ability to work with teams and track business development (collect research, analyze industry trends)
- Series 79 and 63 licenses
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group: Institutional Banking
Job Family: Investment Banking
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Houston Texas United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
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Other Relevant Skills
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Anticipated Posting Close Date: Jul 02, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
- PwC4

- Citi4

- Deloitte4

- JPMorganChase4

- Baker Tilly3

Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management17
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Accounting & Auditing10
- Banking & Financial Services10
- Construction & Real Estate7
Investment Banking Associate Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an investment banking associate job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's energy-focused boutiques and middle-market banks clustered in the Galleria and Greenway Plaza corridors, where upstream oil and gas, midstream infrastructure, and energy transition deals drive consistent deal flow. Candidates with energy sector modeling experience, an MBA from a target program, or prior analyst experience at a Houston-area firm hold a clear edge in this market over generalist candidates.
Which companies hire investment banking associates in Houston?
Companies currently hiring investment banking associates in Houston include PwC, Citi, and Deloitte, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's hiring base skews heavily toward energy-focused boutiques, regional middle-market banks, and the Houston offices of global bulge-bracket firms with dedicated natural resources and infrastructure practices.
Are there remote investment banking associate jobs in Houston?
Remote work is uncommon for investment banking associates, as the role is deal-intensive and heavily team-based, with client meetings and live transaction work that typically require in-office presence. About 11% of investment banking associate openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those arrangements most often apply to research, modeling, or coverage support functions rather than front-office deal execution roles.
How can I get an investment banking associate job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through a full-time MBA program with a strong on-campus recruiting presence, particularly at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business, which has direct pipelines into Houston's energy banking community. Candidates without an MBA can build toward associate roles by starting as a financial analyst at a Houston-area energy company, private equity firm, or regional bank, then lateral once they have two to three years of relevant modeling and transaction experience.
Which industries hire the most investment banking associates in Houston?
Most investment banking associate openings in Houston sit in Investment & Asset Management, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's role as the global hub for energy and petrochemicals means those sectors consistently generate the highest deal volume locally, pulling associate demand from both dedicated energy boutiques and the natural resources groups of larger national banks.
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