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Consulting Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions (Entry Level)

Apply locations: Houston, Texas; Boston, Massachusetts; Hartford, Connecticut; Manhattan, New York; Dallas, Texas

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R00023842

ERM is seeking a motivated Consulting Associate to join our M&A Transaction Advisory team in Houston, TX, Boston, MA, Hartford, CT or Manhattan, NY offices. In this role, you will manage and perform Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) due diligence transaction projects for multi-national corporate and financial sector clients, while working with ERM’s subject matter expert teams on related follow-on project tasks. This is an excellent career opportunity to join our globally recognized and growing M&A Transaction Services team, voted ‘ Environmental Advisor of the Year ’ by Acquisitions Monthly for 4 years.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and perform complex ESG and EHS due diligence projects involving multi-site portfolios and multi-person project teams locally, nationally, and globally.
• Provide consulting advice to legal, corporate, and venture capital clients.
• Perform data research and review related to liabilities, risks and opportunities associated with transactions, including soil/groundwater contamination, health & safety, compliance, and climate risk considerations.
• Perform and manage due diligence assessments consistent with ASTM Phase I standards and other global protocols and including broad-based compliance.
• Prepare concise reports that assess potential environmental liability risks, and compliance and operational status at commercial and industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Perform environmental compliance assessments at industrial and commercial facilities and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Advise clients on ESG and EHS risks and opportunities related to transactions.
• Contribute to regional and global projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the regional Transaction Services market.
• Work with ERM Partners-in-Charge and other Project Managers to effectively deliver projects.
• Communicate with clients, ERM employees, and vendors.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, geology, engineering or related discipline.
• 0-1+ years of experience in environmental consulting and knowledge of environmental due diligence projects.
• Solid knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards, understanding of core business and legal concepts of business transactions, and continued interest in working on transactions.
• Highly technical with knowledge of operational risk and asset integrity programs preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, identify and capitalize on sales opportunities, and mentor junior staff a plus.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Local candidates preferred – Boston, Hartford, Manhattan.

For the Consulting Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $68,040 – $75,137 USD. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

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

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.

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!

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