SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people-first culture.
Our ‘One Team’ culture is defined by flat hierarchies, open communication, and strong international and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Our Finance Advisory team at SLR works with asset managers, asset owners, and broader financial institutions to support the responsible allocation of capital and the management of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. We differentiate ourselves by helping clients translate sustainability into tangible value creation strategies, linked to board-level priorities such as risk reduction, efficiency gains, revenue growth, financing advantages, and positive exit outcomes.
The role
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Consultant to join our German Environmental and Resilience team, delivering high-profile environmental and sustainability assessment projects. As a Consultant, you will be part of an international team of managers and consultants, supporting the execution of complex advisory projects across the full transaction lifecycle. Your focus will be on environmental, occupational health and safety (EHS), and ESG-related assessments to identify risks, opportunities, and value drivers in an M&A context.
Key Responsibilities
- Support EHS and ESG due diligence activities in the context of M&A transactions
- Analyze environmental, occupational health & safety, and ESG risks, as well as relevant regulatory requirements
- Conduct research on SFDR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and relevant industry standards
- Prepare reports, risk summaries, and client presentations
- Support site visits and virtual assessments
About you / your Profile
- Degree in environmental sciences, sustainability, engineering, economics, or a comparable field
- Proven of experience in due diligence advisory with a focus on ESG, EHS, or sustainability
- Strong interest in EHS compliance, ESG strategy, and the economic impact of sustainability on companies
- Strong consulting mindset: ability to identify challenges, formulate hypotheses, and develop pragmatic, tailored solutions
- Team player with a collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a multicultural environment
- Strong analytical skills, structured way of working, and good communication skills
- Fluent German (C2 level or higher) and very good English (at least B2)
- Class B driver’s license is an advantage
Location
Düsseldorf (part-time arrangements possible)
Application deadline
The application deadline is 12. Juli 2026
Diversity & Inclusion
We promote an inclusive working environment in which all employees can realize their full potential, regardless of background, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics.
Applications from people with disabilities, women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and neurodivergent people are strongly encouraged.
Important note
Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered.
Skills Required
- Degree in environmental sciences, sustainability, engineering, economics, or comparable field
- Proven experience in due diligence advisory focused on ESG, EHS, or sustainability
- Knowledge of SFDR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy and relevant industry standards
- Strong analytical skills, structured working style, and good communication skills
- Consulting mindset: identify challenges, formulate hypotheses, develop pragmatic solutions
- Fluent German (C2) and very good English (B2)
- Ability to support site visits and virtual assessments
- Team player with multicultural collaboration experience
- Valid work permit for Germany (non-EU applicants)
- Class B driver's license
What We Do
SLR Consulting is a leading global environmental and sustainability advisory business dedicated to 'Making Sustainability Happen.' The company provides bespoke strategic and technical expertise to address complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. It partners with clients across diverse sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial technology, delivering tailored solutions across the full project lifecycle from strategy and design to compliance and remediation.
