Consultant or Senior Consultant, Private Markets Value Creation

Drive sustainable value where strategy meets impact.
Join ERM’s Private Markets ESG & Impact Value Creation team and help some of the world’s most influential private equity and infrastructure investors unlock growth through sustainability.

This is a high‑impact opportunity for experienced strategy professionals who want to apply their analytical strengths and commercial mindset to ESG initiatives that shape long‑term value across global portfolios.

As Consultant or Senior Consultant, Private Markets Value Creation role, you’ll work at the intersection of strategy, finance, and sustainability—advising investment teams, influencing C‑suite decisions, and guiding portfolio companies toward meaningful, measurable impact.

If you’re passionate about market analysis, growth strategy, and embedding ESG into business performance, this role offers a strategic platform to deepen your expertise and accelerate your career.

This position can be based in Manhattan, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Toronto, or Houston.

Why This Role Matters

Private markets investors are increasingly turning to ESG and impact strategies to enhance value, strengthen competitive positioning, and future‑proof their portfolios.

As a Senior Consultant, you’ll directly contribute to shaping these strategies—helping investors navigate sustainability trends, identify value creation opportunities, and translate ESG insights into commercial outcomes.

Your work will influence investment decisions, operational priorities, and long-term business strategy across diverse sectors.

What Your Impact Is

You’ll lead strategic advisory engagements that help clients:


* Develop and implement ESG & impact strategies that unlock long-term value


* Translate sustainability insights into top- and bottom-line growth


* Strengthen commercial positioning through market and customer analytics


* Build financial models that quantify ESG’s contribution to performance


* Communicate complex strategic recommendations to investor and executive audiences


* Collaborate with global experts to deliver integrated ESG solutions


* Mentor rising team members and strengthen client relationships

What You’ll Bring

Required



* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Sustainability, or related field.

Or equivalent experience


* 3+ years in top-tier strategy consulting with a focus on strategy development, market analysis, and financial modeling


* Technical Skill Set:
+ Strong PowerPoint storytelling and presentation development
+ Excel modeling capability (advanced is a plus)
+ Experience designing and executing strategic initiatives that drive value
+ Understanding of private equity and/or infrastructure investing
+ Familiarity with ESG and sustainability concepts and their financial implications
+ Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to...