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Deloitte
Deloitte Consulting - Sustainability M&A Consulting Services Manager
Sustainability M&A Consulting Services Manager
Do you want to help some of the largest, most interesting organizations in the world imagine, deliver and thrive in a sustainable, low-carbon economy? Do you want to help finance the technologies and industries that will be essential for the realization of a sustainable future?
There is growing awareness of the critical role of M&A and private equity to influence and deliver the transformational changes necessary to achieve a sustainable future.
Our ambition is to support a wide range of corporate and private equity clients on their most pressing ESG challenges and opportunities, with M&A and a change in ownership often a key trigger of change.
In response to this growing demand for Sustainability to be embedded in all aspects of the transaction lifecycle, our Sustainability - Climate & Equity and M&A Consulting Services team is looking to hire problem solvers with the desire to lead a purpose-driven career, to join our team to deliver trusted advice and practical solutions for our clients.
If you are looking to join this fast-evolving space and to take your career to the next level, while also gaining exposure to the worlds of Sustainability and mergers and acquisitions, then our team provides you with the perfect opportunity.
Work You'll Do
As a core member of the team, this role will provide you with the opportunity to:
- Manage and deliver detailed SC&E due diligence engagements (sell-side / buy-side) for corporate and private equity clients and assist with developing Day-1 readiness plans
- Manage and contribute to Sustainability-led strategies, targets and initiatives at the Fund, portfolio company and/or corporate levels to drive value
- Contribute to advice on growth opportunities along with new products and markets emerging from the uptake in ESG-driven innovation
- Assist clients with responding to the evolving sustainable finance landscape and broader investor Sustainability expectations
- Provide technical expertise on one or more of the following areas and how they connect to value:
- ESG regulation and standards
- Climate risk and opportunity assessments
- Greenhouse gas emissions measurement and abatement opportunities
- Sustainable supply chains
- Environmental and health and safety legislation
- ESG governance and controls
- Provide end-to-end project management of large-scale Sustainability-driven transformation activities
- Support management of client relationships and in many cases act as a key client contact on engagements
- Contribute to practice and business development activities e.g. through the development of thought leadership material
- Coach junior staff on current and emerging Sustainability - Climate & Equity trends across the deal lifecycle and excellent project management skills
The Team
We know that Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) are an important aspect of growth, profit, and reshaping business. Whether the focus is on shaping sustainable investment strategies, realizing value through the implementation of sustainable transformation strategies to drive shareholder and broader stakeholder value, or proactively assessing ESG risks as part of due diligence, we support clients end-to-end.
Our Sustainability M&A Consulting Services team focuses on embedding Sustainability across the deal cycle - including ESG-led fund and portfolio level strategy development, assessment of deal targets with strategic Sustainability due diligence, post-transaction implementation of Sustainability strategy and initiatives, and supporting the articulation of Sustainability - Climate & Equity driven value creation upon exit.
If you want to work at the intersection of Sustainability, strategy and finance, and help private equity firms transition their portfolios to net zero emissions and create value in the face of rising ESG expectations from multiple stakeholder groups, then we are the team for you!
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Sustainability, Finance, Engineering or Science
- At least 4 years of professional experience in at least two the following:
- M&A / deal lifecycle experience, including ESG due diligence in the context of broader financial and operational due diligence
- Design, implementation and communication of ESG strategy and/or responsible investment strategy
- Broader professional services, including management consulting or corporate finance
- Proven ability to support new business opportunities and convert them into projects through the development of detailed proposals and compelling pitches
- Strong commercial acumen and project management capability with a track record of successful delivery
- Experience in climate risk and opportunity assessment, including scenario analysis, net zero anddecarbonizationplanning, and financial impact assessment of climate related risks or opportunities
- Experience with climate related disclosure and target-setting standards/ frameworks, including TCFD, SBTi, GHG Protocol, PCAF, CDP, SASB, and GRESB
- Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred
- An in-depth understanding of, and point of view on, how investors, regulators and analysts review and use ESG information to inform their decision making
- Strong problem solving, business diagnostic and analytical skills
- Experience operating and communicating with senior level stakeholders
- Knowledge of decarbonizationstrategy, planning and solutions at the corporate, government department and regional levels
- Understanding of the climate change policy and regulatory landscape
- Strong commercial acumen and project management capability with a track record of successful delivery
- Good communication skills and an ability to work across multiple clients/projects and drive progress and results.
- An in-depth understanding of current and emerging ESG issues, with proven experience in either one or more of the following sectors: infrastructure, energy & resources, consumer business, financial services, technology, and health care
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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