Consultant, Project Finance

Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Science or Sustainable Finance.
  • 2-3 years of consulting or professional experience in sustainable finance or ESG-related fields; 3-5+ years preferred.
  • Familiarity with ESG sustainability standards and frameworks like IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles.
  • Experience in Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Environmental Impact Assessments (ESIA).
  • Understanding of US and Latin American environmental governance frameworks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on technical report writing.
  • Ability to manage priorities independently while collaborating within teams.
  • Requires a valid driver’s license for travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

  • Support environmental and biodiversity due diligence activities for development projects.
  • Contribute to environmental and social impact assessments with technical analyses and reports.
  • Conduct data analysis, literature reviews, and field investigations for project support.
  • Prepare client deliverables that adhere to ERM’s quality, budget, and schedule standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within ERM’s Sustainable Finance network.
  • Support project managers in delivering multiple concurrent projects.
  • Participate in international travel and field assignments as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and parental leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP options for retirement savings.
  • Other applicable benefits as offered to eligible employees.
Full Job Description

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.

    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.

    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.

    Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

    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.

    Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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