Recruiter, Commercial - Crux

We’re financing the future of energy

Crux is the capital platform for the clean economy. We modernize capital raising and deployment for clean energy and critical infrastructure with solutions across advisory, investments, technology, and intelligence.

The Opportunity

As a Recruiter at Crux, you will be a strategic partner in scaling our Industry Coverage & Advisory teams. You will own full-cycle recruiting for roles across all levels, helping us achieve our ambitious goals in 2027 and beyond.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with hiring managers across commercial teams to understand role requirements and define hiring strategies.
• Own and manage the end-to-end recruiting process for all commercial roles.
• Source and engage top talent across finance, fintech, banking, advisory and clean energy markets.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines, particularly for revenue-generating and client-facing roles.
• Deliver a high-touch, inclusive candidate experience that reflects Crux’s brand and values.
• Analyze and report recruiting metrics to drive decisions and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with People/HR to refine processes, interview structure, and ensure our processes are inclusive and in line with our company values.

What We’re Looking For

• Industry specific expertise: Ideally 5-7+ years of domain expertise recruiting for clean energy, renewables, or manufacturing, with a focus on coverage, advisory, and finance (banking, private equity, etc.).
• Track record: Proven ability to hire top talent from the finance world into high-growth startups.
• Startup mindset: Excited about building from the ground up, iterating, and scaling our commercial organization.
• Full-Cycle Expertise: Strong experience managing the entire recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to close.
• Collaboration: Skilled at building trusted relationships with hiring managers and executives.
• Strategic advisor: Understands the market and brings a point of view on how to land talent.
• Candidate Experience: Passionate about creating an inclusive, transparent, and respectful process.
• Tools: Proficiency with ATS systems, sourcing platforms, and cutting-edge recruiting practices leveraging AI and data.

What We Bring

• Remote-first operating model: Work from anywhere in the US, or from optional offices in DC, NYC, Denver, & SF.
• High growth & high ownership culture: Grow quickly by taking on significant responsibility.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • 100% covered health, dental, and vision premiums for employees
  • Parental leave (16 weeks birthing, 12 weeks non-birthing)
  • 20 days paid time off + 10 company holidays
  • 401k with supported account fees
• Compensation: Base salary of $160,000 - $200,000+ depending on leveling, plus company-wide bonus tied to revenue goals and stock options.