Consulting Senior Associate, Private Markets Value Creation
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of ESG and impact strategies that deliver competitive advantage and measurable value.
Conduct market assessments to identify sustainability trends, customer dynamics, and emerging opportunities.
Create pricing strategies aligned with ESG value propositions to strengthen market positioning.
Build and analyze financial models to quantify the revenue and profitability impact of ESG initiatives.
Identify both top- and bottom-line growth opportunities connected to sustainability.
Partner with private equity investment teams, operating partners, and portfolio company leadership to embed ESG into business strategy.
Develop and deliver compelling presentations that translate complex ESG insights into clear strategic recommendations.
Work with ERM’s global network of subject-matter experts to deliver integrated solutions.
Provide coaching and support to junior consultants, fostering collaboration and team performance.
Strengthen relationships with clients through excellent service delivery and thought leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Sustainability, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
Entry level to 2.5 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.
Familiarity with ESG and sustainability concepts and their financial implications.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to derive insights from complex data.
Proactive, adaptable, results-driven, collaborative, and passionate about sustainability.
Skills
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.
Familiarity with ESG and sustainability concepts and their financial implications.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to derive insights from complex data.
Benefits
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.
Opportunity for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
Pay
The anticipated annual base pay for the Consulting Associate or Consulting Senior Associate, Private Markets Value Creation position is $72,000–$95,293 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.
Schedule
This position can be based in Manhattan, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Toronto, or Houston.