Principal Consultant, Climate Change (Principal Level)

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant in Climate Change to support clients in developing climate and nature strategies, particularly in agriculture. The role involves applying quantitative methodologies for climate risk assessments, engaging with corporate clients, and leading project execution. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD with 8+ years of experience in environmental economics and strong technical skills. This position is fully remote and offers opportunities for career advancement. ERM's Climate Risk and Nature Positive team, within our broader Corporate Sustainability Practice, is growing quickly. We are looking for consultants to support us in helping our clients shape and deliver on their climate and nature strategies. There is a significant opportunity for individuals with strong technical and quantitative skills to work closely with clients and develop market-leading offerings to meet our clients' needs. This position will focus on quantifying the financial and environmental impacts of climate change and nature positive strategies, especially within the agricultural sector. As a senior manager, you will contribute your leadership, client relationship, and technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM's business and client base in the U.S., while networking with ERM's global team to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices. You will also develop opportunities to present at leading conferences and write peer-reviewed papers on issues that are important to our clients. Recent projects have involved risk and opportunity assessments of biodiversity and habitat changes, air quality and water quality, and climate risks. The work has focused on a variety of sectors, including agriculture; tech; retail; oil & gas; pharma & chemicals. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional looking to advance their career level with a global environmental leader. Key Responsibilities As a key member of the Climate and Nature Positive team, you will: Apply quantitative methodologies to climate risk and opportunity assessments, including financial statement analysis, discounted cash flow modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and uncertainty analysis such as Monte Carlo simulations. Engage directly with corporate clients, including senior leadership, to provide education on climate and nature related topics, and present your own analytical work and defend quantitative results. Build economic and quantitative models for measuring and valuing corporate financial risks and opportunities that can support both climate and nature related impacts. Incorporate a wide range of data sources into your analyses including corporate financial data, geospatial climate data, academic research and industry-specific reports. Support the development of junior staff to drive project execution, upskill staff, and lead by example. Facilitate client workshops and meetings with corporate senior management. Develop internal business strategies to achieve client-related sales activities, including helping draft client proposals and develop new service offerings. Qualifications Required: Masters or PhD and 8+ years of relevant environmental/agricultural economic experience, including consulting for private-sector clients. High degree of technical competence in statistics, econometrics, and financial analysis. Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams and designing analyses that are fit-to-purpose. Well-developed team building and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges. Desired: Familiarity with climate, or nature positive regulatory frameworks such as TCFD, TNFD CSRD, impact profit and loss statements. Experience in working within the agriculture sector and its supply chain on GHG and other environmental emissions. Familiarity/experience with environmentally extended input-output modelling and benefit-cost analysis. For the Principal Consultant, Climate Change (Principal Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $126,245 - $157,000 (USD). An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. (Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible). You can apply for this role through or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 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! #LI-JR1 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-09