Consulting Senior Associate- Political and Social Advisory Services (Entry Level)

Job title:

Consulting Senior Associate- Political and Social Advisory Services (Entry Level)

Company

The ERM International Group

Job description

• Are you interested in political risk, geopolitical issues, sustainability & corporate responsibility?
• Are you entrepreneurial and analytical, and do you take pride in the quality of your work?
• We are seeking a high-calibre Consulting Associate (analyst) to join our dynamic, globally influential company

About ERM:As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.The Political & Social team specialises in advising top-level executives on stakeholder, (geo)political, and ESG issues with strategic implications. We advise some of the world’s largest companies and engage with international stakeholders at the most senior levels. We believe the future’s most successful energy and resource firms will be those that manage these risks better than their competitors.We have two main goals: to provide authoritative, independent analysis on such issues; and to assist clients to manage them in a strategic, forward-thinking, and responsible way.Our core team brings together high-level experience working for major global institutions, government and several major energy and resource firms. Our network of senior advisors spans over 75 countries and includes former senior executives in global companies, former ambassadors, government ministers, civil society leaders and other leading opinion formers.The opportunity:A Consulting Associate is required to work as part of our London-based core team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to and gain experience across a broad range of our work. Depending on the requirements, this may include tasks such as:

• Supporting the team on client assignments, including research into socio-political issues around resource projects as well as on broader global issues, contributing to analyses for client reports, preparing notes following conversations with regional or issue experts and supporting project managers in successful delivery of the client projects

• Supporting business development, including researching opportunities across the world, preparing materials for meetings or conferences, supporting senior team members in their business development outreach, and participating in meetings and calls

• Contributing to case studies, articles for our website and notes of interviews with international experts

• Organizing and helping to manage high-level events; supporting the coordination of our global advisory network

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to gain practical experience in the sustainability and political risk fields. Much of the work will be challenging and intellectually engaging, often with tight deadlines, and involve research on a globally important set of issues, with some potential opportunities for international travel. We offer a working environment which is driven by our social purpose, which values initiative and excellence, and is highly supportive of employees’ professional development.The role would suit applicants with 1-2 years of work experience or recent graduates.The ideal candidate will have:Skills / qualifications:

• A strong academic record
• Excellent writing ability in English
• Strong analytical and research skills; ability to quickly grasp and dissect complex issues
• Strong interest in global business trends, political/international issues, the natural resource industries and the intersection between them
• Good communication skills
• A high level of proficiency in French or Spanish is desirable (other languages may also be considered)
• Good IT skills, including familiarity with PowerPoint & Word

Personal attributes:

• Attention to detail and a diligent and thorough work ethic
• High ethical integrity and commitment to confidentiality
• Personable character and a good team player
• Professional approach, reliability and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Entrepreneurial and energetic; persistence and drive, with an appetite for helping to grow the business

Location:Central London (nearest tube stations – Aldgate, Liverpool Street, Bank)Time & availability required:Permanent, full-time position with a three-month probationary period, starting as soon as possible. Some international travel may be required.Our core team is based in London but there may potentially be an option to work from other ERM locations.Salary:Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-related bonus.Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position, and ideally be based in London or able to relocate swiftly.To Apply:We aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, educational background.If you share our value and are interested in this role, please send the following:

• Your CV on maximum 1-2 pages.
• Your answer to the following two question. The total word count for both answers should be no more than 400 words. We are looking for well written and persuasive answers rather than any deep research.

Question 1: Why are you interested in this role and what would make you a suitable candidate?Question 2: What role should the natural resources industries usefully play in society?When applying, you will have the option of “providing additional information to support your application”. Please submit your answers to the above questions, in this section.#LI-SD1#LI-Hybr

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:24:57 GMT

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