Job Managing Consultant - Strategy and Climate Risk

Managing Consultant - Strategy and Climate Risk

Apply locations Melbourne, Australia, Brisbane, Australia, Sydney, Australia, Perth, Australia

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id R00025633

ERM Energetics is Australia’s climate risk and energy transition expert.

Working across all sectors of the economy, our team is reshaping corporate Australia for a 1.5°C world by helping our largest businesses to reach net zero goals, build climate resilience, and support the transition to clean energy - all informed by robust data analytics and insights.

Our people are smart, passionate and motivated to make a difference – this isn’t just a job, it’s personal.

ERM Energetics recently joined ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm. As part of ERM we access an unparalleled global network of sustainability experts and can grow our careers internationally.

About the role

The changing climate will present unprecedented risks and shifts in business models as companies adapt to meet the needs of climate-impacted consumers and markets. Whether advising on strategies that respond to the decarbonising economy, or building resilience in the face of warming and more volatile weather, ERM Energetics seeks Managing Consultants who are energised to help businesses address the climate challenge.

You will manage client relationships. As a project manager you are a trusted advisor responsible for delivering client work, coordinating project team members, and managing the project budget.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• 2-5 years’ experience in climate risk assessment (physical or transition), scenario analysis and TCFD.
• Project management and client management experience, including workshop facilitation and highly developed presentation skills.

Preferred requirements are:

• Experience in carbon markets and previous consulting experience in ESG will be highly regarded.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to distil information into compelling client-focused insights.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with complex information and extract the most valuable insights.
• Well-developed understanding of the drivers of business’ response to climate change – local and global policy settings, the expectations of the investment community, the requirements of regulators, the rise of climate litigation, technological innovation, social licence and the concerns of communities, employees, and customers.

What our team loves about working here

• First things first, THE PEOPLE. We are proud of our supportive, collaborative, inclusive and knowledgeable individuals.
• We learn transferrable skills and work with the best in the business.
• We operate in an environment of trust and autonomy.
• We get a seat at the table of ASX100 companies.
• Every day we play a role in Australia’s transition to a net zero economy.

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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, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.