GIS Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Lazard Ltd.
Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Region
Americas
Business Unit
Financial Advisory
Location
Houston
Job Description
Lazard is one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives - they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts 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 (Geographic Information System) Specialist to join the Power, Energy and Infrastructure 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. This position 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:
You'll need to have:
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?
Apply! We'll get in touch on the next steps.
Inclusion at Lazard
Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.
Our appreciation of diversity's strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades.
The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees - regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status - can maximize their individual potential and our collective success. #LI-EF1
Americas
Business Unit
Financial Advisory
Location
Houston
Job Description
Lazard is one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives - they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts 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 (Geographic Information System) Specialist to join the Power, Energy and Infrastructure 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. This position 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 produce static and dynamic ArcGIS visualization content while managing GIS data library of projects across the energy value chain, including E&P Upstream, Midstream, Low-Carbon, Renewables, Utilities and Infrastructure
- Generate high-quality, fit-for-purpose maps and visualizations for client pitchbooks, live deals, basin studies and company marketing materials
- Work closely with bankers and technical team to conduct geospatial analyses, data queries, data projections, subsurface inventory analyses, land assessments, and digitization as needed within ArcGIS Pro
- Utilize ESRI's full suite of GIS applications while continuously seeking to optimize workflows and integrate emerging geospatial technologies offered by Lazard's multiple vendors
- 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 experience with an E&P company (banking experience preferred)
- 5+ years of experience with GIS applications (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro preferred)
- 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, Tableau, Spotfire)
- Familiarity with programming languages to automate tasks (Python, R)
- Strong quantitative background and analytical skills
- A high level of responsiveness with a superior work ethic and accountability
- Exceptional written/verbal communication skills
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?
Apply! We'll get in touch on the next steps.
Inclusion at Lazard
Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.
Our appreciation of diversity's strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades.
The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees - regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status - can maximize their individual potential and our collective success. #LI-EF1