Consulting Director

Consulting Director - Transaction Advisory (ESG / EHS / Technical Due Diligence) based in Singapore, leading and participating in a variety of projects across ERM's Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) service. This role offers opportunities to work with a global sustainability consulting firm, access ERM's ESG, HSE, Environmental & Social (E&S) and Technical experts, and gain experience in sustainable finance and carbon markets as part of the Singapore office's regional finance sector offering.

ERM provides critical, confidential, and time-sensitive environmental risk advice on transactions, with a focus on quantifying risks and liabilities during the deal process. ERM's M&A Transaction Advisory capabilities span the financial, commercial, industrial, and extractive sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Primary focus on client account development, sales, and delivery of ERM's consulting services to create strategic value for clients.
• Grow ERM's M&A Solutions across the service offerings, including ESG, HSE, E&S and / or Technical due diligence for M&A and project financing; carbon and energy due diligence; post-merger integration; management system gap analysis and benchmarking; sustainability assessments; and deal negotiation support.
• Actively develop commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities with target clients aligned to ERM's global strategy.
• Provide business value selling at senior client levels, identify and shape client needs for ERM services, and expand relationships through strategic consulting and quality service.
• Maintain awareness of industry deals and prioritize sales efforts toward high-potential opportunities.
• Manage capture efforts, developing proposals including written content, pricing, presentations, and contracting.
• Lead complex ESG, HSE, E&S and / or Technical due diligence engagements involving multi-site portfolios and multi-person teams locally, nationally, and globally.
• Advise clients on integrating ESG considerations into M&A transactions, including compliance with international standards such as the Equator Principles.
• Build, grow, and manage a high-performance team; mentor consultants; identify talent and develop responsibilities.
• Support the growth of ERM's global M&A solutions and collaborate with colleagues worldwide; drive innovation to differentiate ERM in the market.
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team to build ERM's global business and lead client and technical teams.
• Meet business financial targets, project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, and contract requirements.

Job Requirements And Skills

• MSc in engineering, environmental or other science, or related discipline; professional registration preferred
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience, preferably in a consultancy, with relevant project exposure in EHS, ESG, E&S and / or Technical Due Diligence, particularly in private equity and development finance institution (DFI) contexts on both buyer and seller-side transactions
• Strong knowledge of environmental risk, environmental compliance, health & safety compliance, technical risks and / or remediation liabilities as they relate to transaction agreements
• Experience with site visits, inspections, and technical discussions related to asset integrity, operational performance, management systems, or business plans is advantageous
• In-depth understanding of the M&A industry in Singapore and the region, with existing relationships to leverage into new business
• Business acumen to understand risk and opportunities
• Demonstrable track record in delivering multimillion-dollar sales results and large portfolios
• Effective and empathetic leadership with strong written and spoken communication skills and ability to coordinate and lead teams

Who We Are

As the world's leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM contributes to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is central to our services and operations. We aim to attract, inspire, develop, and reward our people, creating valuable careers while upholding ERM values: Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.

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