해외 유명 자산운용사에 인수되면서 새로 출범한 국내외 해상 풍력, 태양광 등 재생에너지 투자사의 케이스로 이전 조직에서 부지 개발 인력 분들은 많은 분들이 건너오셨고, 투자 인력 추가 채용 및 글로벌 체질을 강화해 줄 인재 분들이 필요한 상황이었습니다. 신재생 에너지 투자는 신생 분야였기 때문에 서치의 범위는 신재생 에너지를 포함한 대체투자 비즈니스를 운영하는 국내외 기업의 모든 글로벌 시장으로 확대하여 성공한 사례입니다.
Global Renewable Energy Investor
Senior Investment Manager
Backgrounds
- Client's Business: Recently joined under a top-tier global asset management firm, focusing on investments in renewable energy sectors such as onshore/offshore wind, solar, and fuel cells. Originally part of a local real estate asset management firm, it now sought to globalize its team to enhance its investment analysis and execution capabilities in the renewable energy market.
- Hiring Need: Experienced professionals in renewable energy investment, bilingual in Korean and English, to support the firm's global expansion and investment strategy.
Challenges
- Specialized Field: Renewable energy investment is a relatively new and specialized field, making it challenging to find candidates with the targeted experience and skill set.
- Language Proficiency: The need for bilingual proficiency in Korean and English limited the pool of suitable candidates, especially those with a global perspective and experience.
- Global Recruitment: Identifying and attracting talent from a global pool to join a firm in a niche market undergoing significant restructuring and expansion.
Strategies
- Global Networking and Headhunting: Utilized international networks within the renewable energy and finance sectors, partnering with specialized recruitment firms to identify potential candidates.
- Targeted Outreach: Conducted targeted outreach to professionals within the renewable energy sector who had demonstrated significant achievements, even if they were in the early or mid-stages of their career, considering the nascent nature of the field.
Conclusions
- Outcome: The strategic recruitment efforts led to the successful hiring of several key professionals who brought:
- Deep expertise in renewable energy investment, with a track record of successful projects in onshore/offshore wind, solar, and fuel cells.
- Bilingual capabilities, facilitating effective communication within the global team and with international partners.
- Fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to renewable energy investment, aligning with the firm's goals for global expansion and diversification.
- These hires enabled the firm to:
- Strengthen its position in the renewable energy investment sector by adding experienced, globally-minded team members.
- Enhance its capability to analyze and execute investments more efficiently and on a larger scale.
- Establish a more diverse and innovative team capable of navigating the complexities of the global renewable energy market.