Partner - Merger & Acquisition, Transaction Advisory

Environmental Resources Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Partner (Transaction Advisory) to lead M&A projects and develop client relationships. This role demands over 15 years of experience in consultancy relevant to ESG and EHS advisory, with a strong emphasis on business development and team management. Join an expert team dedicated to sustainability in the M&A sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years’ experience in consultancy with relevant project exposure
• In-depth understanding of the M&A industry in Singapore
• Track record of delivering multimillion dollar sales results

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing and account development activities
• Provide consulting services for M&A transactions
• Develop new and existing client relationships

Skills

experience with ESG, HSE, E&S, or Technical Due Diligence

business acumen

effective leadership

strong communication skills

experience in consultancy management

Education

MSc in engineering, environmental or other science

Job description

As part of our continued growth and innovation of our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) service, ERM is seeking a motivated Partner (Transaction Advisory), who is interested in participating & leading in a variety of projects covering the full spectrum of ERM’s services to be based in Singapore, where we are growing as a regional hub in APAC.

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert global consulting company, which aims to lead the field in sustainability consulting. We are working on challenging environmental projects for large industrial, financial and global clients. Access to ERM's worldwide network of ESG, HSE, Environmental & Social (E&S) and Technical experts provide the knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for everyone. As part of Singapore office’s regional finance sector offering, this role will also offer opportunities to gain experience and lead projects around sustainable finance and carbon markets.

ERM understands that every M&A deal presents a unique set of risks and liabilities, which require rapid and rigorous quantification as part of the transaction process. For over 25 years, we have been providing critical, confidential, and time-sensitive advice on environmental risks to assist companies execute their most important transactions. ERM’s M&A Transaction Advisory services provide unrivalled global capabilities and in-depth understanding across the financial, commercial, industrial, and extractive sectors.

This is a Partner opportunity. Our partnership model is a significant differentiator for ERM in that it presents an almost unique opportunity for leading consultants in a truly global firm to own and contribute to the direction and success of the company. Our partnership model offers unparalleled opportunities for leaders with ambition, vision and proven expertise, providing meaningful equity ownership with significant financial and intangible rewards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary focus will be on client-facing, client account development, sales, and delivery of the full spectrum of ERM’s consulting services to deliver strategic value to our clients. In particular, you will play a key role in growing ERM’s M&A Solutions across its broad portfolio of service offerings:

• ESG, HSE, E&S and / or Technical due diligence for Mergers & Acquisitions and project financing
• Carbon and energy due diligence
• Post-merger integration
• Management system gap analysis and benchmarking
• Sustainability assessments
• Deal negotiation support

Actively develop commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities that result in significant revenue growth with target clients aligned with ERM’s global strategy.

• Provide business value selling at the top levels of client organizations, raising the profile of ERM’s capabilities within key client organizations, to identify and shape clients’ needs for ERM services
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing relationships by delivering strategic consulting advice, excellent value, and quality service
• Maintain pulse on industry business deals and prioritize sales efforts toward high-potential, top opportunities
• Manage capture efforts utilizing technical understanding to develop proposals, including written content, pricing, presentations, and contracting
• Lead complex ESG, HSE, E&S and / or Technical due diligence consulting engagements involving multi-site portfolios and multi-person project teams locally, nationally, and globally
• Provide advice to clients on integrating ESG considerations into M&A transactions, including compliance with international standards like Equator Principles
• Build, grow, and manage a high-performance team, serving as a leader and mentor to consultants. Identify emerging talent and work with them to reach their full potential; ensure rising stars are nurtured, developed and given new areas of responsibility
• Support the growth and development of ERM’s global M&A solutions and actively collaborate with colleagues across the globe. Drive innovation within the business to stay ahead of client needs and to differentiate ERM in the market
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment to build ERM’s global business, as well as to lead client and technical teams
• Meet business financial targets, overall project budget and schedule, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal and contract requirements

Job Requirements and Skills

To apply for this role at ERM, you should provide evidence / demonstrate the following essential skills, and desirable skills / attributes where possible.

• MSc in engineering, environmental or other science, or related discipline; professional registration preferred
• Minimum 15+ years’ progressive experience, ideally within consultancy setting, with relevant project exposure in EHS, ESG, E&S and / or Technical Due Diligence, particularly in context of private equity and development finance institution (DFI) on both buyer and seller-side transactions
• Well-versed in environmental risk, environmental compliance, health & safety compliance, technical risks and / or remediation liabilities as they relate to transaction agreements
• Experience with site visits, site inspections and technical discussions, relating to points such as asset integrity, operational performance, management systems or business plans is an added advantage
• In-depth understanding of the M&A industry in Singapore and the region, and the companies operating in these sectors, including existing relationships with corporate executives, attorneys, investment bankers, and/or private equity that can be leveraged into new business
• Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges and recognize corporate opportunities
• Demonstrable track record in delivering multimillion dollar sales results annually, including successfully winning large and strategic portfolios
• Effective and empathetic leader with strong communication skills (both written and spoken) and a proven ability to coordinate and lead teams