Environmental & Social Due Diligence Managing Consultant (M&A) (Mid-Senior Level)

ERM is looking to hire a Managing Consultant focused on Mergers & Acquisitions to join our office in Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa.
What you'll do
As a Managing Consultant with ERM's Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) service line, you will work in a fast-growing and entrepreneurial team of consultants. Your responsibilities will include supporting client projects, business development, and developing knowledge and assets within the field of mergers & acquisitions, environmental and social due diligence assessments, and environmental site assessments.
You will be part of our growing Environmental and Social advisory team, focusing on due diligence and ESG aspects related to clients and investors. Engage with other professionals and work in a continual learning environment through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job tasks.
The successful candidate will have experience in conducting ESG screening and environmental and social due diligence assessments for Mergers & Acquisitions transactions. Skills required include assessing ESG topics at companies, contextualizing developing country risks, and managing environmental due diligence projects.
You will also support the team with developing client-ready proposals, preparing sales pitches, and other business development activities.
Who you'll work with
You will be based in our South African office as part of ERM's Mergers and Acquisitions – Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) team. This team focuses on helping companies manage E&S, H&S, and ESG risks at sites or projects they are acquiring or investing in.
Requirements:

At least 8 years of work experience in relevant environmental, health & safety, and social context.
Understanding of IFC performance standards, Equator Principles, World Bank EHS guidelines, OECD, International Labour Organization Standards.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, report writing, advisory, and business development skills.
Master's or PhD degree in business, economics, finance, environmental science, or similar.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills in English. Competency in French is an advantage.

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