ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, ESG & Impact Post-Investment Value Creation to support the delivery of ESG & impact value creation planning projects. This position is aligned with a few of our North American Region offices: Manhattan, Philadelphia, Rolling Meadows, Boston, Toronto, and Houston.

The ideal candidate will have interest and background in supporting ESG, impact & sustainability advisory, decarbonization, human rights or broader post-investment value creation engagements for private markets investors, and/or project delivery for private equity or infrastructure investment and operating teams, and portfolio company management.

ERM's private markets ESG & Impact Advisory team is currently going through a period of significant growth in the market while also servicing an existing large base of private equity and infrastructure investor clients. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of strategic projects such as portfolio company onboarding, value creation planning support, decarbonization planning & target setting, sustainable supply chain & human rights advisory, human capital consulting, sustainability claims and certification support, and exit readiness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supporting Clients and Projects

• Support clients in driving ESG integration and impact performance improvements across portfolio companies.
• Work alongside our clients' ESG, investment, operating teams, and portfolio company management teams to distill complex ESG issues into actionable, right-sized recommendations for private markets context that ensure long-term sustainable business value creation.
• Deliver variety of ESG & impact projects, including plans & programs, measurement & improvement against ESG metrics & targets, and aggregated performance improvements as part of exit preparation.
• Support collaboration with clients to design and execute post-investment value creation plans for new and existing investments, and work with client teams to ensure completion of objectives laid out in the context of their broader portfolio and firm-level ESG goals and internal ESG operating capabilities.
• Provide periodic support on ESG & impact due diligence projects to increase value and reduce operational risks and provide recommendations for post-investment value creation initiatives.

Teamwork and Organization

• Work across ERM's internal functions to bring together senior consulting executives across all sustainability disciplines to deliver leading operating capabilities and insights to our clients' portfolio companies.
• Support ERM leadership in strengthening and capitalizing on client relationships via project delivery.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Sustainability, Environmental, or relevant field required.
• 0-1 year of relevant experience in international consultancy or private sector.
• Internship or relevant experience collaborating with private markets clients on ESG & impact, including but not limited to integration of ESG & impact into broader business practices/business models, development & implementation of repeatable frameworks/processes for ESG considerations such as portfolio company maturity.
• Baseline understanding of ESG & impact maturity assessments, sustainability strategy development, target & KPI setting, and/or foot printing and data collection in post-investment value creation context.
• Excellent writing & presentation skills, mastery of PowerPoint communication.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and a desire to work in a growing team.
• Knowledge of TCFD or EU Green deal components such as SFDR, EU Taxonomy, and CSRD a plus.
• Knowledge of the ESG Data Convergence Initiative, IRIS+, The Impact Management Project, and the Operating Principles for Impact Management a plus.
• Experience with climate change aspects, including GHG assessments, Science-Based Targets, NetZero Strategy and Decarbonization roadmaps is desirable, but not required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual base pay range: $70,000 – $80,745 USD
• Eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other benefits as applicable

How to Apply: You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

About ERM: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. ERM's diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.

ERM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.