Senior Associate, Private Markets Value Creation

ERM

Senior Associate shaping ESG & impact strategies for private market investors at ERM. Collaborating with investment teams to drive growth through sustainability initiatives.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeManhattan • District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $72,000 - $95,293 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing ESG strategies that drive long-term value, alongside strong financial modeling and analytical skills to quantify sustainability impacts. Proficient in communicating complex insights to diverse audiences and mentoring team members while fostering client relationships.

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ESG Strategy DevelopmentFinancial ModelingMarket AnalysisPowerPoint Presentation DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingMarket AnalysisESG ConceptsSustainability InsightsExcel ModelingData AnalysisStrategy DevelopmentQuantitative SkillsPresentation DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

ProactiveAdaptableResults-DrivenCollaborativeMentoring

Industry Keywords

SustainabilityImpact StrategiesCommercial PositioningStrategic InitiativesInvestor Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement ESG & impact strategies that unlock long-term value
Translate sustainability insights into top- and bottom-line growth
Strengthen commercial positioning through market and customer analytics
Build financial models that quantify ESG’s contribution to performance
Communicate complex strategic recommendations to investor and executive audiences
Collaborate with global experts to deliver integrated ESG solutions
Mentor rising team members and strengthen client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Sustainability, or related field
Entry level to 2.5 years in top-tier strategy consulting with a focus on strategy development, market analysis, and financial modeling
Strong PowerPoint storytelling and presentation development
Excel modeling capability (advanced is a plus)
Experience designing and executing strategic initiatives that drive value
Familiarity with ESG and sustainability concepts and their financial implications
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to derive insights from complex data
Proactive, adaptable, results-driven, collaborative, and passionate about sustainability

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
parental leave
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
other applicable benefits to eligible employees