Consultant, Project Finance

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Project Finance to join our Sustainable Finance team in Washington DC with opportunities across major US markets and travel to client sites. You will support due diligence, ESIA, and environmental governance for development projects with premier institutions.

The role targets early- to mid-career professionals with a background in environmental science or finance, offering collaboration across a global sustainability leader and exposure to multinational projects.

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 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, World Bank ESF.
• Experience with Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).
• Understanding of regulatory environments and environmental governance in the United States and/or Latin America.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental and biodiversity due diligence, monitoring, and compliance activities for international and domestic development projects.
• Contribute to environmental and social impact assessments, including preparation of technical analyses and reports.
• Conduct literature reviews, data analysis, field investigations, and technical research to support project delivery.
• Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations, and client deliverables that meet ERM's standards for quality, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ERM's global Sustainable Finance network.
• Support project managers in delivering multiple concurrent projects in dynamic environments.
• Participate in international travel and field assignments, including work in remote locations when required.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Independent work ethic

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology / Environmental Science / Environmental Studies / Environmental Finance / Sustainable Finance / Engineering

Job description

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support environmental and biodiversity due diligence, monitoring, and compliance activities for international and domestic development projects.
• Contribute to environmental and social impact assessments, including preparation of technical analyses and reports.
• Conduct literature reviews, data analysis, field investigations, and technical research to support project delivery.
• Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations, and client deliverables that meet ERM's standards for quality, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ERM's global Sustainable Finance network.
• Support project managers in delivering multiple concurrent projects in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Participate in international travel and field assignments, including work in remote locations when required.

Pay

For the Consultant, Project Finance position, the anticipated annual base pay is $84,980-$102,154 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

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.

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!

About ERM

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.

ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.

Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.

With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.

Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).

Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.

Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.