Are you someone who wants to help banks and other financial institutions set and achieve ambitious net zero goals? Do you have experience expressing sustainability-related topics in both numbers and presentations? Do you enjoy problem solving and are you good at finding, dynamic creative solutions? Do you have a passion for making a sustainability-related impact?

We are looking for a Consulting Associate to join the Sustainability & Climate Solutions team in the UK, with a focus on working with banks and other financial institutions. As our new colleague, you will work on challenging and innovative projects with a focus on helping financial institutions work towards achieving their sustainability goals.

Who are you?

• The climate transition and sustainability more broadly interest you and you want to impact the world positively through your work;
• You love working in teams, but are also comfortable taking tasks on independently;
• You are proactive and know how to engage people;
• You have an interest in and knowledge of the finance and banking sector;
• You are interested in working in a client-facing environment with all levels of stakeholders;
• You have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing;
• You are flexible;
• You are enthusiastic about delivering high quality outputs;
• You know how to manage complex data to identify key trends and provide valuable insights;
• You are comfortable using evidence-based approaches to solve emerging challenges;
• You are experienced in and comfortable with Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel and Powerpoint.

We are not expecting you to excel in every one of the competencies above, as we provide training and mentoring. Beyond your work experience and background, we really value enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and drive.

What do we offer?

• Fair, equitable and market-leading compensation, recognising your skills and work experience;
• An opportunity to work on the cutting edge of climate and sustainability knowledge, studies, methods and techniques;
• An opportunity to work with some of the worlds largest, well-known and influential financial institutions;
• A culture of continuous learning and growth, through our ERM Academy platform;
• An opportunity to work alongside experienced climate and finance professionals;
• Hybrid working, with access to an active ERM office environment to shadow colleagues and learn;
• A culture where we care for our people, with access to wellbeing support and a strong DEIB policy;
• A fun work environment in which you work together with dedicated colleagues who want to progress towards a sustainable future.

Who are we?

At ERM sustainability is our business and we strive for impact in our work and careers. 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.

We are a group of management consultants and technical specialists who support clients around the world with their climate and sustainability challenges. Within our Sustainability & Climate Solutions team, we believe in the power of companies and their ability to make a difference, and it is our mission to help them do so via our market-leading advisory services.

Within our team that focusses on financial institutions, we work with banking clients, asset managers, insurers and other financial institutions on their sustainability agenda. Our support to these clients spans all elements of their sustainability journey, from the identification of net zero ambitions and the development of a climate strategy, through the implementation of commercial initiatives, embedding sub-targets and advising on business transformation topics, that allow our clients to achieve these targets.

Excited about this role?

We believe in supporting our people at ERM to achieve their best. We aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying, acquiring, developing, and retaining a highly skilled and high-performing workforce that reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, educational background, or other intersectional factors. Creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career, but also a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. If you see yourself excelling in this position, we encourage you to send us an application. Apply by sending your CV and cover letter through our portal.

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