Consultant, Decarbonization & Energy Transition (Mid Level)

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Decarbonization & Energy Transition for its Private Markets Decarbonization & Energy Transition Investing team.

This role is designed for experienced professionals passionate about sustainability and adept at combining financial, commercial, and decarbonization strategies.

The Consultant will deliver impactful solutions that guide private equity and infrastructure investors through the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Ideal Candidate

You have a strong background in strategy consulting, with expertise in decarbonization programs, market studies, customer insights, pricing optimization, financial modeling, and quantifying top and bottom-line growth initiatives.

Your experience will help clients develop and implement decarbonization strategies that drive sustainable value creation across their portfolio companies.

You are adept at engaging C-suite executives and guiding senior management teams on developing greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, decarbonization roadmaps, and setting credible net-zero and science-based targets.

Role Responsibilities:

Client and Project Leadership


* Strategic Advisory: Lead the development and implementation of decarbonization and energy transition strategies for private markets investor clients, focusing on value creation and competitive advantage.


* Decarbonization Roadmaps: Collaborate with investors and portfolio company clients’ ESG, investment, and portfolio teams to design roadmaps aligned with science-based targets.


* Financial Modelling: Build and analyze complex financial models to measure decarbonization impacts on revenue and profitability.


* Market Analysis and Customer Insights: Conduct comprehensive market studies to identify sustainability trends, customer behaviors, and emerging opportunities related to decarbonization.


* Pricing Optimization: Advise on pricing strategies that align with low-carbon value propositions and enhance market positioning.


* Data Analysis and Reporting: Conduct in-depth analyses of GHG inventories, supply chain impacts, and decarbonization performance metrics.


* C-Suite Engagement: Guide senior executives in implementing sustainability strategies and achieving net-zero goals.


* Program Implementation: Oversee execution of decarbonization projects, ensuring alignment with General Partner goals and portfolio objectives.

Team Leadership and Collaboration


* Mentorship: Support and develop junior consultants, fostering their growth in sustainability-focused consulting.


* Thought Leadership: Create frameworks, processes, and toolkits to streamline decarbonization initiatives across portfolio companies.


* Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with ERM’s technical and industry experts to craft holistic sustainability solutions.

Required Skills and Experience:


* Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Sustainability, Engineering, or related fields; advanced degrees (M...