Lucy Chapman
Lucy leads Acre's research efforts on senior search mandates with a specific focus on the sustainable investment and legal markets. She has over 10 years' experience in executive search and has delivered global C suite, partner and managing director searches for global law firms and financial services firms. She has led leadership succession planning, perception analyses, and tailored competitive intelligence projects for multinational corporations across various industries.
Her expertise spans advising firms on market positioning, talent acquisition, and strategic growth. Before transitioning into executive search and recruitment, Lucy practised as a qualified lawyer, focusing on regulatory breaches related to health, safety, and environmental legislation. This legal background provides her with unique insight into leadership needs within the sector.
Open Positions from Lucy's Team
Investor Relations Director
Financial Services
Paris, Île-de-France, France
On-Site
Are you a seasoned investor relations professional passionate about the energy transition who would like to pivot your career?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established and purpose-led private equity investor with a range of investment funds that shape a more resilient sustainable future.
Our client, with an impressive AuM and a successful track record of over 20 years seeks an Investor Relations professional to join an IR team with a remarkable track record in capital-raising achievements.
Your primary responsibility will be increasing sales and business development initiatives, targeting institutional and semi-institutional investors with a coverage in the UK and Europe (countries of your preference), including a network of multipliers in North America and/or Asia Pacific.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the shaping and execution of the firm's capital-raising strategy for all its funds.
Desired experience and competencies
Our client is keen to welcome a new team colleague who is energised by working effectively in a team-oriented and inclusive environment.
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A self-driven investor relations professional with a track record of selling private markets products internationally, and advantageous is any experience in North America and Asia and/or a network of placement agents in these regions.
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Advantageous: Experience with Tier 1, 2 and 3 investors.
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Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in investor relations/distribution in either private equity or infrastructure investing.
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Solid financial experience; a robust understanding of private equity fund structuring, terms, fund performance metrics, and portfolio financials.
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High level of self-motivation and results-driven approach.
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Central to the role is the ability to communicate effectively with investors and internal teams, in English. Additional languages are advantageous.
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Master's degree in finance, economics, or a related business field
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to leverage and further develop your commercial skills within a leading private equity firm committed to mobilizing capital towards sustainable and innovative solutions in the energy transition.
Does this sound interesting? Please apply directly or reach out to Lucy Chapman at lucy.chapman@acre.com
