Managing Consultant – Strategy and Climate Risk

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical professional with a strong corporate finance background and practical experience in climate risk to join our team. This role focuses on translating qualitative climate scenario analysis outputs into quantitative financial metrics to support compliance with AASB S2 reporting requirements and drive actionable insights for clients.

Why This Role Matters

The changing climate will present unprecedented risks and shifts in business models as companies adapt to meet the needs of climate-impacted consumers and markets. Whether advising on strategies that respond to the decarbonising economy or building resilience in the face of warming and more volatile weather, ERM seeks Managing Consultants who are energised to help businesses address the climate challenge.

What Your Impact Is

The ideal candidate will be able to bridge climate science and corporate finance, converting qualitative scenario outputs into financially meaningful insights that support clients’ regulatory compliance, strategic decision-making, and climate resilience planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate climate risk assessments (physical and transition risks) and scenario analysis into financial impact metrics, including potential asset impairment, revenue, cost, and cash flow implications.

• Support clients in AASB S2 climate-related financial disclosures, ensuring alignment between climate scenarios and financial statements.

• Collaborate with project teams to integrate climate insights into corporate finance models, capital expenditure planning, and strategic decision-making.

• Lead client workshops and presentations that communicate complex climate risks in terms of financial exposure and opportunities.

• Contribute to project management and client engagement, ensuring deliverables are timely, accurate, and actionable.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate finance, financial modelling, or financial planning & analysis.

• Exposure to climate risk assessment, scenario analysis, and/or TCFD reporting.

• Strong quantitative skills, with the ability to turn qualitative climate insights into financial metrics.

• Project and client management experience, including workshop facilitation and presentation of technical insights to senior stakeholders.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of ESG reporting.

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to distil complex information into compelling, client-focused insights.

• Well-developed understanding of the drivers of business response to climate change, including:

• Policy and regulatory requirements (local and global)

• Investor and stakeholder expectations

• Technological transitions and innovation

• Social license considerations

APAC Ready to Lead the Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organisations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritise wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make sustainability your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here

You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

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