ERM CVS is a growing, global organization, seeking a Partner to enable greater impact and value to clients through our independent third-party assurance, validation and verification services across North America. We are a global Partner team driven by the influence and impact we have over the quality of data and information our clients publish for the use of a wide range of stakeholders. We are inspired by driving transparency through regulatory and voluntary assurance engagements, increasing business value for our clients, enabling them to manage risk, and increasing stakeholder trust.
We’re seeking a dynamic Partner to lead the growth of our sustainable finance assurance offerings in North America. This includes expanding our presence within the financial sector and supporting clients seeking access to sustainable finance. You will build new client relationships and strengthen existing ones, working closely with our Global Sustainable Finance Partner Lead based in the UK. As part of the North American Partner team, you will also work with our existing Partners in NA to deliver high quality engagements for our existing clients, and manage a team of inspired, capable and competent delivery team.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Global Financial Assurance Pillar Lead in the UK to align and advance our global sales/growth strategy.
- Drive sales with new clients in North America.
- Deliver high-quality assurance engagements for existing clients.
- Lead, inspire, and manage a capable delivery team.
- Collaborate across time zones as part of a global Partner network, sharing responsibility for staff development and recruitment.
- Drive marketing and business development efforts—this includes creating tailored proposals, delivering webinars and client events, and speaking at key industry forums.
- Contribute to shaping the North American strategy annually, with a sharp focus on the sustainable finance sector and in coordination with our global leadership.
- Executive leadership on select growth and enhancement projects.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident, results-driven, and a quick learner.
- Thrives in diverse, collaborative environments.
- Proven expertise in assurance and verification across the financial sector, including sustainable bonds, SPOs, and SLLs and
- Broader expertise in assurance and verification across sustainability data and information.
Performance Measures Partners are accountable for new sales, quality delivery, team utilization, revenue growth, and cost control.
Technical skills and knowledge
- 8+ years delivering independent assurance or verification services under ISAE 3000 (ISO 14064-3 is a bonus)
- Strong track record of selling and delivering assurance in financial services, including SPOs, SLLs, and sustainable bonds (green, blue, transition, etc.)
- Also skilled in selling and delivering ISAE 3000 assurance projects (and aware of ISSA 5000 and ISO 14064-3)
- Experience with managing people and working in audited systems
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental, finance, social sciences, or related fields
- Good understanding of the financial market landscape and competitors
- Solid knowledge of GHG accounting and reporting methods (e.g. GHG Protocol, SBTi, EEIO)
- Existing network of trusted client relationships
- Familiarity with:
- Other sectors (chemical, pharma, manufacturing, tech)
- Topics like air, water, waste, social and governance issues, safety, and controls
- Management systems and how funds are allocated economically
- Familiarity with:
- Other reporting criteria and reporting frameworks: PRI, PRB, GRI, CDP, ISSB, CSRD and other related reporting criteria (e.g., OSHA)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CoPilot)
Personal Qualities and Soft Skills
- Friendly and builds genuine connections easily
- Motivated and quick to learn; helps others grow too
- Takes responsibility and delivers high-quality work
- Responsive and detail-oriented
- Comfortable in fast-paced settings
- Passionate about this field and eager to contribute
- Flexible, reliable, and a strong team player
- Open to learning and feedback
- Confident working independently
- Strives for excellence and takes pride in their work
- Self-driven, proactive, and positive
- Cares about supporting and developing others
Top Skills
What We Do
Sustainability is our business.
As the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, deploying a unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. This approach helps clients to accelerate the integration of sustainability at every level of their business.
With more than 50 years of experience, ERM’s diverse team of 8000+ experts in 40 countries and territories helps clients create innovative solutions to their sustainability challenges, unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations
