Senior Recruitment Consultant – Piper Maddox (Energy Finance) | – New York City, NY

LHi Group•New York, NY

1d•$65,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Piper Maddox, LHi Group’s longest-standing specialist recruitment brand, is hiring a commercially minded Senior Recruitment Consultant to develop its Energy Finance recruitment market in New York City. The role offers the opportunity to build a specialist recruitment desk, identify a commercial niche, shape a market strategy, and develop client and candidate relationships with the backing of an established international business. Candidates may come from recruitment or relevant finance, investment, private equity, financial services, or other commercially focused backgrounds. Energy Finance includes areas such as project finance, renewable energy finance, infrastructure investment, private equity and energy investment, corporate finance and M&A, and debt and equity financing. The precise focus will depend on the successful candidate’s experience, market knowledge, and assessment of commercial opportunities. The position is based in the Financial District in New York. Work-from-home flexibility is available based on internal level and team arrangements. The compensation package includes a $65,000–$100,000 base salary, uncapped commission with rates up to 50% under the applicable plan, performance incentives, and benefits. Career development may lead toward senior specialist billing or leadership, with potential to build a team as the market grows, subject to performance and business needs.

Requirements

Experience in recruitment, sales, business development, finance, investment, or another commercially focused environment.
A track record of achieving goals and delivering commercial results relevant to the candidate’s background.
Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and developing professional relationships.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Commercial awareness and an ability to recognize potential business opportunities.
Resilience, curiosity, and a proactive approach to solving problems.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
An entrepreneurial mindset and motivation to take ownership of a developing market.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment experience within energy, infrastructure, finance, or investment.
Experience in project finance or renewable energy finance.
Experience in private equity, infrastructure funds, or energy investment.
Experience in corporate finance, M&A, or capital raising.
Experience in debt and equity financing.
Business development or client-facing experience within financial services.
Recruitment experience in a specialist market where building a desk and winning new accounts are central to success.
A relevant professional network or knowledge of adjacent financial markets.

Responsibilities

Develop a strategy for a chosen Energy Finance specialism.
Identify target businesses, market opportunities, and potential clients.
Generate new business and establish relationships with key decision-makers.
Engage hiring managers to understand their commercial priorities and talent requirements.
Build a network of specialist finance and investment professionals.
Manage recruitment processes from initial brief through successful placement.
Negotiate offers, salaries, fees, and commercial terms.
Develop repeat business through long-term client partnerships.
Build a professional reputation and become a trusted specialist in the chosen area.
Maintain an understanding of market developments, hiring trends, and talent availability.
Manage the pipeline, forecast activity, and work toward agreed targets.
Share market knowledge and collaborate with colleagues where appropriate.
Potentially take on additional leadership responsibilities and help build a team as the market develops.

Benefits

401(k) access to the applicable US retirement savings plan.
Employer contributions toward eligible private healthcare coverage.
Eligibility to enroll in the stakeholder programme, with equity available after 12 months subject to scheme terms.
Employee Assistance Programme with support, discounts, and additional benefits.
Flexible working and work-from-home flexibility based on internal level and team arrangements.
Structured learning and development, including training, coaching, development programmes, and ongoing support.
Performance incentives and additional recognition for individual and team achievements.
Uncapped commission, with rates up to 50% subject to the applicable commission plan.
Performance bonuses and quarterly, half-yearly, and global incentive opportunities, subject to applicable criteria.
One additional week of paid time off after three years’ service.
LHi Passport after five years’ service: a week expensed at another office location, subject to programme terms.
At ten years’ service, a Gift of Time with a choice of a Rolex or a month’s sabbatical, subject to programme terms.
Quarterly lunch clubs and consistency bonuses.
Flexible or extended lunches in line with team arrangements.
Office dogs.
Central Financial District office location.
Career progression opportunities as a specialist biller or into leadership.