Managing Consultant - Climate Risk Strategy (m/w/d)

Managing Consultant - Climate Risk Strategy (m/w/d)

Location: Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg or Berlin

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

As the world's leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Our goal is to support companies in creating long-term value through sustainable business models, innovative technologies, and effective carbon strategies.

ERM's Climate Risk and Opportunity Advisory team in Germany is part of the company's global centre of excellence for climate advisory. We focus on supporting our diverse client base to understand the climate risks they may face, and help them to capitalize on the opportunities relating to a low-energy transition. Our work extends right through climate governance, climate risk and opportunity assessments, climate risk management, climate strategies, as well as corporate climate disclosure.

About the role:

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of consultants working on climate transition-related services, including scenario analysis, risk assessments, opportunity identification, and transition planning.
• Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions to address climate transition risks and opportunities.
• Project Management: Oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard.
• Climate Risk Assessment: Analyse transition risk associated with climate change, including compliance with TCFD recommendations and emerging ESG regulations.
• Transition Planning: Advise clients on how to align their business strategies with climate transition goals.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, supporting the growth of the climate transition service line.

About you:

• Master's degree in environmental science, sustainability, economics, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in consulting or a similar professional services environment.
• Proven experience leading projects related to climate change risk, decarbonization, or sustainability strategy.
• Strong understanding of frameworks such as TCFD, CDP, SBTi, and relevant climate legislation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and advise C-suite executives.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in financial modelling or scenario analysis.
• Appreciation for energy and/or other commodity markets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, such as the ability to manage and diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in managing and developing a team.
• Excellent German and English language skills.

Benefits:

• Attractive salary + profit sharing.
• Flexible working hours.
• 30 days of vacation.
• Company pension plan.
• Home office equipment.
• Diverse work models: Onsite, hybrid, or remote as agreed.

To Apply: If you share our values, want to contribute to a better tomorrow and are interested in this role, please send us your CV, in German or English, by submitting your application via our careers page.