Services
01
Retained & Contained Search
Search Execution
Five stages. Full transparency. Built around how the Power & Gas markets actually move.
~40
days to close
7
day shortlist
6
calibrated candidates
3
advance to finals
Strategy
Day 1
Research & Mapping
Day 2-3
Engagement & Shortlist
Day 7-10
Candidate Management
Day 10-31
Offer & Close
Day 31-40
01
Day 1
Strategy
Understanding your needs and market context
Once we are awarded a search, we kick things off immediately. Day one is about
understanding what you actually need. Not what a job spec says, but the real business problem
you are solving. We share what we are seeing in the market, how your firm is perceived by the
talent you are targeting, and where the gaps sit. That context shapes everything that follows.
What this looks like
Deep-dive briefing on the role, the desk, the team, and the
business case behind the hire
Honest market perception feedback on how candidates and
competitors view your firm
Compensation benchmarking against live market data, not
outdated surveys
We iterate. If the brief needs adjusting after the first round of
feedback, we adjust it together.
02
Day 2-3
Research & Market Mapping
Comprehensive talent intelligence and mapping
By day two we are already building the map. Using our proprietary knowledge and Cedar
Peak Vector, we build a live people map of everyone who can solve this challenge for your specific
mandate, whether that sits across origination, trading, or analytics. This map shows you who is out
there, who sits where, and what the competitive landscape looks like. Our insider access in power
and gas means we know who is moveable, who is locked in, and who you have not considered yet.
What this looks like
Competency framework translated directly from your commercial
challenges
Cedar Peak Vector: a live, interactive view of the market updated
in real time
We know the desks, the moves, and the comp structures. You see
who sits where and who is moveable.
Better intelligence means faster calibration. You are not waiting
weeks to align on the right profile.
03
Day 7-10
Candidate Engagement & Shortlist
Curated shortlist of high-caliber candidates
By day seven, you have a calibrated shortlist in hand. To give you a sense of what that
looks like: a VP of Origination search might map 40 people in the market, but once you factor in
comp expectations, bonus cycles, and contract terms, maybe 5 or 6 are genuinely moveable right
now. Those are the candidates you meet. You also get the full market map so you can see exactly
where the competition sits and who else is out there. Typically, three advance to finals and you
have a finalist and backup within 40 days.
What this looks like
Full market map delivered so you can see where the competition
sits and who is out there
Focused shortlist of candidates who are genuinely moveable, not
a padded list to make up numbers
Live comp data and interest-level tracking so you can spot
bottlenecks before they stall the process
The shortlist evolves as you give feedback. We iterate, not just
deliver and disappear.
04
Day 10-31
Candidate Management
End-to-end coordination and execution
From day ten onwards, we handle the logistics so you do not have to. Scheduling, interview
prep, debriefs, references, background checks. Interviews should take no more than three weeks.
The goal is simple: remove every blind spot and every bottleneck between you and the right hire.
What this looks like
Full scheduling and diary management across multiple
stakeholders
Candidate prep before every round. They show up ready, not
unprepared.
Post-interview debriefs so feedback is captured while it is
fresh
References and background checks completed before you reach
offer stage
05
Day 31-40
Offer Management & Close
Strategic closing for maximum success
This is where searches are won or lost, and we aim to close within a week. We build a
closing strategy around the candidate's actual motivations, not guesswork. We align it with your
process and work through every variable. Counteroffers, notice periods, competing processes. We
have seen it all in this market, and we manage it.
What this looks like
Tailored offer strategy built around what actually matters to the
candidate
We bridge the gap on comp, structure, and start dates, and flag
early if there is a problem
Counteroffer mitigation and resignation support. We stay close
through the notice period.
Onboarding alignment to make sure the transition is smooth from
day one
02
Team Builds & Advisory
Bespoke Team Builds. Strategic Advisory.
Every team build is different. The desk, the market, the mandate, the
people. We work alongside you to structure and execute the build, and when you need strategic
guidance, we connect you with operators who have done it before, or who are capable of doing
it.
Team Builds
We have built and advised on commercial teams across every major Power & Gas market.
Every build is bespoke. We start by understanding the desk, the strategy, and the competitive
landscape, then we execute.
New Trading Desk
Standing up a desk from scratch. Defining the structure, sourcing
the talent, and building the team around a specific market or commodity.
Whether it is an ERCOT power desk, a European gas book, or
an LNG origination team, we work closely with commercial leadership to identify which desks and
people are best placed and what it would take to make a move. We map the structure, then
execute the hires in sequence.
PE Portfolio Build
Build the C-Level commercial teams for portfolio businesses
entering or expanding in Power & Gas markets.
We understand the investor timeline, the commercial thesis,
and what front-office commercial and analytics professionals from the Power & Gas industries can
drive a PE business forwards.
Board Level Seats
When you need individuals who have built successful Power & Gas teams and can advise on
structure, strategy, and execution. Specifically when evaluating new investment opportunities and
the day-to-day management of those assets and businesses. We connect you with high-caliber
operators who have done this before.
Strategic
Desk Structure & Strategy
Experienced operators who have built and led trading, origination,
or analytics desks. They advise on team structure, P&L architecture, and hiring sequence.
Operational
Market Entry Guidance
Operators who have taken businesses into new Power & Gas
markets. They know the regulatory landscape, the talent pool, and what it takes to be credible from
day one.
New trading operations
PE portfolio businesses
Firms scaling Power & Gas desks
Regional market expansion
Discuss a Team Build
Every build is different. Let's start with a conversation.
03
Talent Intelligence
What We See in the Market
Cedar Peak sits at the centre of the power and gas talent market. We track movement, compensation, and sentiment across every major trading house, utility, and independent in real time. Here is what that means for you.
HR Leaders
Strategic workforce planning
Hiring Managers
Market-informed decisions
Candidates
Career intelligence
You are responsible for hiring strategy across the business. You need to know what the market looks like before you brief a search, approve headcount, or set compensation. This is what we can tell you.
Compensation Benchmarking
Where your offers sit relative to the market. Base, bonus, sign-on, and total package across trading, origination, and analytics roles in power and gas.
Talent Movement Trends
Which firms are hiring, which are losing people, and where the market is tightening. Patterns we track across every major player in the space.
Retention Risk Signals
Early indicators that key talent in your organisation may be open to approaches. We see the signals before they become conversations.
Competitive Landscape
A structured view of how your teams compare to the market. Headcount, seniority distribution, and capability gaps mapped against your competitors.
Market Reports
Structured intelligence briefs tailored to your business. Use them to support board conversations, budget planning, or headcount approvals.
Advisory Conversations
Direct access to our team for confidential, off-the-record market reads. Sometimes the most valuable intelligence is a phone call, not a report.
You are the one making the hire. You need to know who is actually out there, whether the role is realistic at the level and comp you have in mind, and what it will take to land the right person. This is what we bring to the table.
Live Market Map
A real-time view of everyone who could solve your specific challenge. Who sits where, what they cover, and what they are responsible for across the market.
Availability and Moveability
Not just who exists, but who is actually moveable right now. Based on contract cycles, bonus timelines, and where people sit in their current trajectory.
Role Feasibility
Before you commit to a search, we can tell you whether the talent exists at the level, location, and compensation range you are working with. No surprises.
Compensation Reality Check
What it actually costs to hire the person you want in today's market. We benchmark across your competitors so you go in informed, not guessing.
Competitor Hiring Activity
Who else is looking for the same profile. Knowing which firms are actively in market for similar talent helps you move faster and position your opportunity.
Confidential Market Read
A direct conversation with our team about the landscape for your specific mandate. Informal, confidential, and grounded in what we are seeing right now.
You are building a career in one of the most specialised markets in energy. Whether you are exploring options or actively considering a move, the quality of the information you have matters. We give you an honest view of where you stand and where the market is heading.
Market Positioning
Where you sit in the current market relative to your peers. Your experience, your level, and what firms are looking for in candidates like you right now.
Compensation Insight
What the market is paying for your profile. Base, bonus, and total package benchmarked across the firms that would compete for your talent.
Opportunity Landscape
Which firms are building, which desks are growing, and where the next wave of opportunity sits. We track it across trading, origination, and analytics.
Career Trajectory Guidance
Honest perspective on your next move. What makes sense now, what the market rewards, and what paths have worked for people in similar positions to yours.
Confidential Conversations
Everything we discuss stays between us. If you want to understand your options without alerting your current employer, that is exactly how we operate.
Access to Our Network
Cedar Peak works with the decision-makers in power and gas hiring. When the right opportunity comes, we can put you directly in front of the people who matter.
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