Senior Consultant - Mergers & Acquisitions (Transaction Advisory)

As part of our continued growth and innovation of our Mergers & Acquisitions service, ERM is seeking motivated E&S and EHS 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.

For last 30 years, we have been providing critical, confidential, and time-sensitive advice on environmental, social and health and safety risks to assist companies execute their most important transactions. ERM’s M&A Transaction Advisory services provide unrivaled global capabilities and in-depth understanding and expertise in sectors such as renewable energy, energy transition, data centers, industrials, financial, pharma, health care, waste management and metal and mining to name a few ERM understands that every M&A deal presents a unique set of sustainability risks, liabilities and value creation opportunities, which require rapid identification, rigorous analysis and sizing of the risk or opportunity  as part of the transaction process.

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

• EHS and E&S due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, capital raising and project finance including Equator Principle reviews
• Carbon and energy due diligence
• Development of detailed environmental, social and health and safety action plans
• Quantification of the financial impact of sustainability risk and value creation opportunities where possible
• Develop a post acquisition value creation plan
• Implementation 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 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 tasks
• Access VDR and complete desktop & field assessments for E&S and EHS diligences:
  • On-Site Inspections & Observations;
  • Interview skills;
  • Document reviews and discussions;
  • Report preparation
• Partner with the project manager to develop a detailed sustainability related value creation plans post acquisition
• Work with the project manager and PIC to implement value creation plan post acquisition
• Experience in project management, exposure to consultancy environment, leadership in health and safety aspects of the work
• Familiarity with financial modelling and quantifying carbon emissions and sustainability related risk
• Advanced excel, powerpoint and word skills required
• The 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 environmental engineering, sustainability, business and finance.  Master’s degree in environmental management or related disciplines is a plusExpected to have 5 - 6 years of consulting experience, preferably in sustainability having worked on buyside and sell side due diligence
• Familiar with M&A, and in particular PE as a plus;
• Advanced skills in using Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and AI tools;
• Curiosity 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;
• 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.

APAC Ready to Lead Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make sustainability your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here

You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

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