Job description
As our new Head of People, GCC you will be a part of our new Global Capability Center anchored with reporting line to Head of GCC working closely with the People Director in Copenhagen and management team. You'll be a key member and catalyst to ensure our new setup is kicking off right from an people perspective.
Role
In this role, you will own our people agenda for our Global Capability Center. You will be instrumental to ensure the people side of things is being built and scaled when needed. You'll be responsible and go to for all people related inquiries and tasks. To begin with the role will be a stand-alone role and as we grow your responsibilities will do as well.
You will join a very professional and complex company with high standards and high demands, where we are empowering people to innovate and invest for a better and greener future.
Responsibilities will further consist of:
- Working with the executive team and team leaders, you will own all people related activities
- Providing support and consultation across the business on the most complex issues, supporting staff, managers and executives in all related areas and regions including performance management, compensation and rewards, staff relations, and people development
- Providing useful data to help guide decision making, allowing the company to scale effectively and efficiently
- Providing leadership on people related issues and policies across the company
- Working closely with the Talent Acquisition team and business leaders to forecast workforce requirements, build scalable hiring strategies and talent pipelines and strengthen employer branding and market positioning.
You
You have min. 15 years of full-time experience from a similar position in Financial Services, Consulting, PE or Investment or a complex international company. You know your way around building and scaling a Global Capability Center / Shared Services Center functions, while managing key stakeholders and driving things in the right direction.
In your career, you have gained strong experience in GCC talent strategy and location competitiveness, experience in leadership / people management, and you have successfully worked on succession planning including culture and employee experience at scale.
You hold a bachelor's or a master's degree in a relevant field. More importantly, you thrive in a complex organization where things are moving fast, and quality standards are second-to-none.
We look for the following in a candidate
- Curious and self-driven
- Thriving on taking responsibility and displaying high attention to details and deadlines
- Delivering concrete solutions in a highly complex environment
- Positive attitude and service-minded approach
- You are able to connect professionally with all levels in an organization
- Fluency in English, both verbal and writing and have great communication skills.
The process
Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. We do not include CV's and Cover Letters sent by email.
As we continue to improve our candidate experience, diversity and avoid unconscious bias, please avoid having a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality for all applicants.
Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations and ownership.
CIP Fund Solutions' commitment to diversity and inclusion
CIP Fund Solutions is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard.
A diverse workforce allows CIP Fund Solutions to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, nationality, or ethnicity.
About this role
About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Company Overview
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners K/S
HeadquartersCopenhagen, Denmark
Founded2012
SizeApproximately 530 employees (2024) and estimated annual revenue of €188 million in 2023 (source: cip.com).
What They Do
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is a private Danish investment firm specializing in green investments in renewable energy. As the world's largest dedicated fund manager in this sector, CIP has raised €32 billion across eleven funds and has a project pipeline of 120 GW. Their core business focuses on managing funds for green investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar energy, biomass, waste-to-energy, transmission and distribution infrastructure, as well as energy storage. CIP holds a global leadership position in offshore wind and offers a wide range of services, including fund management, project development, and financial advisory (source: wikipedia.org).
Projects & Achievements
CIP has an impressive track record with eleven funds, including Copenhagen Infrastructure I, II, III, IV, and V, which have attracted significant investments from institutional investors such as PensionDanmark. Notable projects include offshore wind farms that provide power to millions of households, as well as successful auctions in Estonia for Liivi 1 and Liivi 2 in 2023. Their ongoing projects cover a 120 GW pipeline globally, highlighting their ability to deliver large-scale energy solutions (source: wikipedia.org).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, CIP has completed CI V with a target capital of €12 billion and launched specialized funds such as Advanced Bioenergy and Green Credit. In 2023, they reported a profit of DKK 376 million, an increase from DKK 210 million in 2022. Their focus on renewable energy has also been emphasized in a 2024 white paper presenting 15 policy proposals for Europe's energy system in 2050 (source: cip.com). Their employee count has risen to 532 in 2024, reflecting a growth of 22% from the previous year (source: cip.com).
Working There
CIP offers a range of roles across three main areas: Investment & Fund Management, Investor Relations & Business Development, and Fund Administration. Their culture promotes clear roles, accountability, and employee empowerment, creating an environment with minimal bureaucracy. Employees receive competitive salaries, and there is a focus on ESG initiatives that contribute to society (source: cip.com).
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