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

LHi Group•New York, NY

2d•$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. This is an opportunity to shape a developing market, identify a specialist niche, build a client base and establish a recruitment business with the backing, reputation and resources of an established international brand. Candidates may come from specialist recruitment or relevant commercial backgrounds such as finance, investment, private equity or financial services. The role focuses on Energy Finance and related investment markets, which may include project finance, renewable energy finance, infrastructure investment, private equity and energy investment, corporate finance and M&A, and debt and equity financing. The precise specialism will be shaped by the consultant’s experience, market knowledge and commercial opportunity. The successful candidate will take ownership of their market strategy, develop relationships with businesses and decision-makers, and manage recruitment processes through to placement. The position offers uncapped commission of up to 50% under the applicable plan, performance-based incentives, structured training and development, and potential progression as a specialist biller or into leadership. The role is based in the Financial District in New York, with work-from-home flexibility depending on internal level and team arrangements.

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 the 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.
Motivation to develop new relationships and build a business over the long term.

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.
Relevant industry knowledge, a strong commercial network or experience building a specialist recruitment desk.

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 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 towards agreed targets.
Share market knowledge and collaborate with colleagues where appropriate.
As the market develops, potentially take on leadership responsibilities, help shape the desk and build a team.

Benefits

Base salary of $65,000–$100,000, depending on experience and level.
Uncapped commission, with rates of up to 50%, subject to the applicable commission plan.
Additional performance bonuses and quarterly and half-yearly performance incentives.
Consistency bonuses and quarterly lunch clubs.
Global incentive programme opportunities, subject to relevant criteria.
An additional week of paid time off after three years of service.
LHi Passport after five years of service: a week expensed at another office location, subject to programme terms.
Gift of Time after ten years of service: choice of a Rolex or a month’s sabbatical, subject to programme terms.
Access to the applicable US 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employer contributions towards eligible private healthcare coverage.
Eligibility to enrol in the stakeholder programme, with equity available after 12 months subject to scheme terms.
Employee Assistance Programme, including support, discounts and additional benefits.
Flexible extended lunches in line with team arrangements.
Office dogs.
Work-from-home flexibility based on internal level and team arrangements.
Financial District office location.
Structured training, coaching and development.
Employee ownership opportunity.
Career progression as a specialist biller or into leadership.
International collaboration with US, UK and European colleagues.
Tenure awards and additional individual and team recognition.