Consultant or Senior Consultant, Private Markets Value Creation
Private Markets ESG & Impact Value Creation
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.
What You’ll Bring
- 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
- 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 derive insights from complex data
- Experience in sectors such as technology, healthcare, infrastructure, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, business services, or manufacturing
- Proactive, adaptable, results-driven, collaborative, and passionate about sustainability
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
- 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 derive insights from complex data
- Experience in sectors such as technology, healthcare, infrastructure, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, business services, or manufacturing
- Proactive, adaptable, results-driven, collaborative, and passionate about sustainability
Preferred
- Advanced degree (MBA or similar)
- Direct experience supporting investment teams or portfolio companies
- Experience presenting to executive-level audiences
Key Responsibilities
- Client & Project Leadership:
- Strategic ESG Advisory: Lead the development and execution of ESG and impact strategies that deliver competitive advantage and measurable value.
- Market Analysis & Customer Insights: Conduct market assessments to identify sustainability trends, customer dynamics, and emerging opportunities.
- Pricing Optimization: Create pricing strategies aligned with ESG value propositions to strengthen market positioning.
- Financial Modeling: Build and analyze financial models to quantify the revenue and profitability impact of ESG initiatives.
- Growth Strategy: Identify both top- and bottom-line growth opportunities connected to sustainability.
- Client Engagement:
- Partner with private equity investment teams, operating partners, and portfolio company leadership to embed ESG into business strategy.
- Presentations & Workshops:
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations that translate complex ESG insights into clear strategic recommendations.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration:
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with ERM’s global network of subject-matter experts to deliver integrated solutions.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Provide coaching and support to junior consultants, fostering collaboration and team performance.
- Client Relationship Management: Strengthen relationships with clients through excellent service delivery and thought leadership.
Pay & Benefits
The anticipated annual base pay for the Consultant, Private Markets Value Creation position is $82,500–$102,154 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.