Associate Director

Next Step Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial financial gains

Above-competitive base salary

Commission scheme up to 40%

World-class tech stack

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition firm is seeking an Associate Director - Private Equity to develop their energy and infrastructure finance division. The ideal candidate is passionate about the clean energy transition, with extensive experience in energy or finance. Responsibilities include driving business development and managing executive-level recruitment processes. This role offers substantial financial gains, a commission scheme, and the chance to lead a high-performing team amidst expanding growth opportunities in the US market.

Qualifications

• Strong history of success in billing leadership roles.
• Experience in clean energy, finance, or related fields.
• Comfortable within high-energy environments and able to manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand the energy and infrastructure finance division.
• Conduct new business and client development.
• Manage the recruitment cycle for executive-level placements.
• Negotiate searches, both contingent and retained.
• Build and manage a recruitment team when established.

Skills

Passion for clean energy transition

Expertise in energy or finance

Established relationships with investors

Stakeholder management

Top performer as a billing leader

Leadership and mentorship experience

Genuine and curious personality

Ability to work independently

Tools

ATS

Job description

• Role: Associate Director - Private Equity
• Location: New York City
• US Market

*This is NOT a talent acquisition opportunity. The opportunity is a full 360, senior-level billing position*

My client is at the forefront of the energy transition, specialising in clean energy solutions such as solar, wind, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide removal. With a primary focus on the US market and a diverse client base that includes infrastructure funds and independent power producers, they are solely committed to driving the clean energy transition. Their high-performance culture is characterised by ambition, a passion for the outdoors, and a dedication to excellence. Currently, the team consists of 9 talented individuals, they are poised for significant growth, aiming to double in size year-on-year. Excitingly, they plan to expand their presence with a new office the US, set to open in 2025. With significant fees and an untapped US market, if you are a senior billing leader, looking for a new and exciting challenge, this opportunity is for your future!

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and expansion of the energy and infrastructure finance division in the US market
• New business and client development
• Managing the full recruitment cycle for all executive-level, permanent placements
• Negotiating both contingent and retained searches
• Once established, you will build your team out with a Senior and/or Principal level recruiter

You’ll Bring

• Passionate about the clean energy transition
• Expertise in energy or finance
• Established relationships with investors in the renewable energy sector; C-suite stakeholder management
• Understanding of funds and portfolio companies
• A top performer as a billing leader
• Previous leadership and mentorship experience
• Personality! A genuine, honest, and curious individual who adds energy to the working culture
• Comfortable working independently in a high-energy, mature environment

What’s in it for you

• Substantial financial gains, an above-competitive base salary, and a commission scheme up to 40%
• You’ll be joining a high-performing team, all generating at least $500 - $1,000,000 in revenue annually
• Financial stability with significant private investment, ensuring consistent and sustainable growth
• World-class tech stack; ATS and AI utilization

The Recruiting Process

• An initial screening call with James at Next Step Talent
• A video call with the co-founders
• A stakeholder interview with team members
• A final, in-person strategy session including market analysis and the development of a 24-month business plan
• If successful during the strategy session and you align with the company vision, an offer will be extended

Ready to take your career to the next level, reach out to me directly and apply here.

Next Step Talent specialises in connecting senior-level talent with top firms in the UK and US. We collaborate with a diverse range of organisations, from innovative start-ups to established multinational corporations, and are dedicated to fostering strong relationships with both our clients and candidates. Right from application through to your start date and on, we will support you on your journey.