Lead People Partner, Commercial

THE ROLE

Crux's commercial organization is growing rapidly and at an inflection point. In the past year, we've scaled from a small but mighty team to a multi-product commercial engine spanning Investments, Debt Capital Markets, Transferable Tax Credits, Investor Coverage, and Industry Coverage — and we're not done. As the org matures and takes on the complexity of a multi-product capital markets firm, we need a dedicated, experienced people partner who can operate at the intersection of strategic HR, talent management, compliance, and executive coaching.

This is a brand-new role, built specifically to serve the commercial org and its leaders. You will be an embedded strategic partner to our Chief Capital Officer, Co-Founders and Commercial management team,, translating business needs into people programs that develop, retain, and elevate our commercial talent. You'll bring the rigor of a financial services HR professional, the agility of someone who has operated in a high-growth tech environment, and the empathy of a trusted advisor.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Be a true strategic talent partner to commercial leadership. Work closely with commercial team managers to understand business goals, team dynamics, and organizational gaps — and translate those insights into proactive HR strategy.

- Drive performance management with sophistication. Lead the design and delivery of performance reviews, calibration, leveling, and feedback frameworks for the commercial org. Help managers have the right conversations at the right time — not just during review cycles. Champion a culture where continuous feedback and high standards are the norm.

- Navigate complex topics with good judgment. Handle sensitive situations — with discretion, fairness, and a clear understanding of legal and regulatory obligations.

- Build and maintain HR policies and programs with compliance in mind. Crux operates as a capital markets and advisory firm with growing regulatory complexity. You'll be at...