Managing Consultant, Private Markets Sustainability & Decarbonization

Ready to shape the future of sustainable investing? At ERM, we’re not just advising—we’re transforming how private markets investors unlock growth through sustainability and decarbonization. As a Managing Consultant, Private Markets Sustainability & Decarbonization, you’ll be at the forefront of this evolution, partnering with leading private equity and infrastructure firms to deliver strategies that drive measurable impact and long-term value creation. If you thrive on influencing C-suite decisions and building innovative solutions that matter, this is your opportunity to lead change in one of the fastest-growing areas of the market. Why This Role Matters Private markets are under increasing pressure to decarbonize and deliver sustainable returns. ERM’s Private Markets Value Creation team is experiencing rapid growth, helping investors and portfolio companies turn sustainability into a competitive advantage. This role is critical in shaping strategies that meet investor goals, accelerate energy transition, and create tangible business value. What Your Impact Is • Lead strategic and operational sustainability projects for private equity and infrastructure clients. • Design and implement decarbonization roadmaps that align with investor objectives and portfolio company growth plans. • Influence senior leadership teams and guide them through complex sustainability and energy transition challenges. • Drive measurable improvements in portfolio performance, positioning companies for successful exits. • Mentor and develop rising talent within ERM, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. What You’ll Bring Required: • 4+ years of experience in private markets (consulting or industry); 7+ years preferred. • Proven ability to manage corporate strategy programs and sustainability initiatives for mid-market companies. • Deep understanding of private equity/infrastructure investor dynamics, portfolio operations, and value creation levers. • Expertise in sustainability, decarbonization, energy transition, and operational efficiency measures. • Strong track record of delivering projects and influencing C-suite stakeholders. • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred: • Experience in market sizing, pricing engagements, and post-investment strategy implementation. • Familiarity with impact fund investor needs and industrial decarbonization solutions. • Background in building repeatable frameworks, toolkits, and performance scorecards. Key Responsibilities • Partner with ESG, investment, and operating teams to design and execute sustainability & decarbonization value creation plans. • Conduct commercial and operational analysis to identify, size, and quantify sustainability initiatives. • Translate sustainability strategies into actionable business models for long-term value creation. • Integrate decarbonization measures into broader portfolio value creation planning. • Serve as a leader and mentor to junior consultants; support proposal development and business growth. • Develop scalable processes and frameworks for sustainability programs across portfolio companies. For the Managing Consultant, Private Markets Sustainability & Decarbonization position, the anticipated annual base pay is $95,564 – $110,000 (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. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). 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. Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #LI-LB1 #LI-Hybrid Apply tot his job