Director

The Green Recruitment Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique investment bank in Greater London is seeking a Director to lead and execute transactions in the energy transition sector. This senior front-office role focuses on client leadership and business development, with opportunities for progression to Managing Director. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in investment banking or corporate finance, and a strong track record in energy-related transactions. The role offers a chance to shape the firm's growth and engage with key market players.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or advisory.
• Strong track record of executing transactions in energy, infrastructure, power, renewables, or adjacent sectors.
• Experience working in a boutique or sector-focused platform preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates.
• Oversee financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and transaction documentation.
• Manage internal deal teams and coordinate external advisers.
• Develop and maintain senior relationships with corporates and investors.

Skills

Client leadership

Deal execution

Business development

Financial modelling

Valuation expertise

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Commercial mindset

Job description

About the Firm

Our client is a boutique investment bank specialising exclusively in the energy transition, advising corporates, investors, developers, and infrastructure funds across renewables, energy infrastructure, decarbonisation, and emerging climate solutions. The firm operates at the intersection of capital markets, strategy, and real assets, with a strong reputation for deep sector expertise and senior-level execution.

The Role

The firm is seeking a Director to play a key role in originating and executing transactions across the energy transition landscape. This is a senior, front-office position combining client leadership, deal execution, and business development, with clear progression toward Managing Director.

You will work closely with Partners/MDs to build client relationships, lead transactions, and help shape the firm’s growth in priority subsectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of M&A, capital raising (debt & equity), and strategic advisory mandates
• Oversee financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and transaction documentation
• Manage internal deal teams and coordinate external advisers
• Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout live transactions

Origination & Client Coverage

• Develop and maintain senior relationships with corporates, developers, sponsors, and investors across the energy transition
• Contribute to origination efforts through ideas generation, market insight, and relationship-led sourcing
• Support Partners/MDs in converting pipeline into executed mandates

Sector & Market Leadership

• Build a strong point of view on energy transition subsectors (e.g. renewables, storage, grids, hydrogen, energy services, decarbonisation technologies)
• Track market trends, transactions, and investor appetite
• Contribute to thought leadership, pitch materials, and strategic positioning of the firm

Firm Building

• Mentor and develop junior bankers
• Help shape internal processes, culture, and best practice
• Represent the firm externally with credibility and professionalism

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or advisory
• Strong track record of executing transactions in energy, infrastructure, power, renewables, or adjacent sectors
• Experience working in a boutique or sector-focused platform preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Commercial, entrepreneurial mindset with strong client instincts
• Deep financial modelling and valuation expertise
• Comfortable operating with autonomy in a lean environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Genuinely motivated by the energy transition (commercially and strategically, not just philosophically)