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Join ERM's Sustainable Finance team and help shape responsible development by supporting world-class environmental and ESG projects across the globe.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant, Project Finance in Washington DC, Boston, MA or Annapolis, MD, Charlotte, NC, Manhattan, NY to join our Sustainable Finance team. In this role, you will support clients in evaluating and managing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities across complex domestic and international projects, with a particular focus on Latin America.

What Your Impact Will Be

Working alongside leading development finance institutions such as the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and International Finance Corporation (IFC), you will help deliver sustainable outcomes for projects spanning renewable energy, infrastructure, extractive industries, and low-carbon development. This is an excellent opportunity for an early- to mid-career professional looking to expand their expertise while building a rewarding career with a global sustainability leader.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Finance, Sustainable Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 2-3 years (3-5+ years preferred) of consulting or related professional experience supporting sustainable finance, ESG, environmental management, international development, or similar fields.

• Understanding of sustainability standards and frameworks such as:

  • IFC Performance Standards

  • Equator Principles IV

  • World Bank Environmental and Social Framework

• Experience with Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for development finance institutions.

• Understanding of regulatory environments and environmental governance frameworks in the United States and/or Latin America.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively within project teams.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work products.

• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.

• Experience supporting projects within multi-stakeholder environments.

• Professional proficiency in Spanish.

• Experience leading tasks, mentoring team members, or contributing to team development.

Note:Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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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, 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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