Consulting Director - Nature Finance Strategist

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - GBP 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability advisory firm is seeking a Consulting Director - Nature Finance Strategist to oversee the implementation of nature-positive strategies and drive innovation in finance solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in sustainability and a proven track record in biodiversity and water stewardship. Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills are essential for expanding client relationships and creating impactful financial instruments. Join us to make a significant contribution to environmentally sustainable practices in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in sustainability & strategy advisory or corporate strategy roles.
• Proven track record in nature-related strategies, biodiversity, and water stewardship.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, ESG frameworks, and investment mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nature-positive strategies for resource-intensive sectors.
• Design nature-finance mechanisms and investment frameworks for institutional investors.
• Identify and pursue cross-sell opportunities across business sectors.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Financial market understanding

Education

Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, or related field

Job description

Consulting Director- Nature Finance Strategist (Director level) page is loaded## Consulting Director- Nature Finance Strategist (Director level)locations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 27, 2026 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: R00028805**About the Role**ERM is seeking a **strategic leader** with deep expertise in **nature strategies at the nexus of industry, finance, and biodiversity**. This role will be instrumental in shaping and delivering a major global program focused on **nature-positive transformation across value chains**, while driving commercial growth and innovation in **nature-finance solutions**.**Key Responsibilities*** **Strategic & Technical Leadership:** + Develop and implement **nature-positive strategies** for resource-intensive sectors and financial markets, aligned with TNFD, SBTN, and global frameworks. + Innovate solutions that integrate biodiversity, water stewardship, and climate interdependencies across **entire value chains**.* **Finance Innovation:** + Design **nature-finance mechanisms**, investment frameworks, and risk assessment tools for institutional investors and corporates. + Support development of **financial instruments** that embed nature considerations into capital allocation and performance models.* **Commercial Development:** + Identify and pursue **cross-sell opportunities** across upstream, midstream, and downstream actors. + Collaborate with account teams to expand client relationships and unlock new revenue streams linked to nature and water strategies.* **Project Delivery:** + Ensure excellence in strategic engagements for global industrial and financial clients.* **Thought Leadership:** + Position ERM as a leader in **nature-finance integration** and biodiversity-water nexus through publications, events, and client forums.**Qualifications & Experience*** **Education:** Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, or related field* **Experience:** + **10+ years** of professional experience in sustainability & strategy advisory or corporate strategy roles. + Proven track record in **nature-related strategies**, biodiversity, and water stewardship. + Strong understanding of **financial markets**, ESG frameworks, and investment mechanisms. + Familiarity with **critical minerals value chains** and resource-intensive sectors is a strong plus.* **Skills:** + Commercial acumen with ability to **develop client relationships and drive revenue growth**. + Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.#LI-SD1#LI-Hybrid⠀ERM is committed to where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our .At ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.### Find the Right Role for You