Title- Senior Consultant - Mergers & Acquisitions (Transaction Advisory)

As part of our continued growth and innovation of our Mergers & Acquisitions service, ERM is seeking motivated ESG Due Diligence Consultant who is interested in participating in a variety of projects covering the full spectrum of ERM’s services to be based in India.

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert global consulting company, which leads in sustainability consulting across the world. We are working with our global clients to solve the toughest sustainability challenges. Access to ERM's worldwide network of deep sustainability experts provides the knowledge sharing of best practices across industries and geographies and provides ongoing learning opportunities for everyone.

ERM understands that every M&A deal presents a unique set of sustainability risks, liabilities and value creation opportunities, which require rapid and rigorous quantification as part of the transaction process.

For last 30 years, we have been providing critical, confidential, and time-sensitive advice on environmental risks to assist companies execute their most important transactions. ERM’s M&A Transaction Advisory services provide unrivaled global capabilities and in-depth understanding across the financial, commercial, industrial, and extractive sectors

Some of our key due diligence and value creation services include:

ESG/E&S & EHS due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, capital raising and project finance including Equator Principle reviewsCarbon and energy due diligenceQuantification of the financial impact of sustainability risk and value creation opportunitiesPost acquisition value creation planImplementation support for value creation plan including, capability building, driving alignment, governance set up and reporting  

ERM is seeking a motivated Senior Consultant to join our team in India.

Main Responsibilities:

Work with project managers to plan project execution and deliver client satisfaction;Execute projects with clear visibility of the project objectives, and the benefits expected by the client and ERM;Manage and perform ESG, E&S and EHS due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, capital raising and project finance including Equator Principle reviews and property sales and leases;Coordinate ESG advisory projects with support from conception through delivery to client, including identifying strategic direction of the work and assisting supporting team members in project-related tasksAccess VDR and complete desktop & field assessments for ESG, EHS and E&S diligences:On-Site Inspections & Observations;Interview skills;Document reviews and discussions;Report preparationPartner with the project manager to develop a detailed sustainability related value creation plans post acquisitionWork with the project manager and PIC to implement value creation plan post acquisitionExperience in project management, exposure to consultancy environment, leadership in health and safety aspects of the workFamiliarity with financial modelling and quantifying carbon emissions and sustainability related riskAdvanced excel, powerpoint and word skills requiredThe candidate should be able to communicate well in English (both speaking and written skills) and be open to travel associated with the job.

Requirements:

Bachelors in business, finance and or sustainabilityExpected to have 5 - 6 years of consulting experience, preferably in sustainability and finance or having worked on buyside and sell side due diligenceFamiliar with M&A, and in particular PE as a plus;Advanced skills in using Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);Knowledge and/or interest in corporate sustainability, sustainable finance and/or ESG data & analyticsCuriosity and drive to put in best; try new approaches and be quick to adapt and learn;Ensure quality work, contribute effectively to teams, manages risks and maximize profitability and cash flow;Experience in proposal and client management will be preferred;Experience in financial modelling and / or carbon modelling will be preferred;Excellent communication and written content development skills in English;Ability to travel, maintain flexibility in work hours and work independently with minimal supervision;Understand client needs and industry, develop relationships and acts as a business partner to help clients achieve commercial aims;Ensure a safe working environment for all, supporting people to achieve their personal best and continuous learning and development;Act as a team member of ERM, with high performance aspirations and commitment, and a passion for what we stand for – bring technical expertise and objectivity to help clients address significant sustainability challenges.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.

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Thank you for your interest in ERM.