Senior Associate – Corporate Assurance (ERM CVS)

ERM • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Kick‑start your career in sustainability assurance with a global leader. If you’re energized by the idea of helping the world’s biggest organizations report accurate, trusted ESG and climate data, this role offers a rare opportunity to build deep technical expertise while contributing to real‑world impact. Why This Role Matters Business leaders across the globe are accelerating climate and sustainability commitments—and with that comes the need for transparent, independently verified data. As part of ERM Certification and Verification Services (ERM CVS), you will help provide the assurance that organizations rely on to make credible disclosures and decisions. Your work will directly strengthen the integrity of global sustainability reporting at a time when trust has never mattered more. What Your Impact Is As a Senior Associate within our Corporate Assurance team, you will: Support assurance engagements for multinational clients across a wide range of sectors. Help verify ESG and greenhouse gas (GHG) information that guides corporate sustainability strategies and investor confidence. Contribute to high‑quality assurance delivery that meets international standards and ERM’s rigorous internal quality expectations. Gain hands‑on experience through client interactions, site visits, and real‑world ESG data evaluation. If you’re passionate about sustainability, eager to build a technical foundation in ESG assurance, and ready to work with a global team making a measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you. Candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of our recruitment process. All personal information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with data protection laws. 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.

Requirements

• Degree‑level education in a sustainability, audit, or related field.
• 0–1 years’ experience and/or understanding of assurance principles, sustainability data, or GHG/ESG subject matter.
• Strong data and spreadsheet analysis skills (Excel proficiency required).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to support multiple tasks and deadlines across simultaneous projects.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn quickly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Interest in sustainability and wider societal challenges (e.g., governance, human rights, supply chain, environment).
• Willingness to travel for client visits nationally and internationally
• A valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with sustainability and GHG reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, GHG Protocol, ISSB, CDP, DJSI, TCFD, SDGs).
• Exposure to assurance or audit standards (e.g., ISAE 3000, ISAE 3410, ISO 14064‑3, PCAOB Attestation Standards).
• Understanding of environmental impacts and emissions, including climate change and GHG.
• Appreciation for professional relationship‑building and client service.
• Additional language capabilities are an asset, with Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with day‑to‑day delivery of independent assurance for GHG/ESG disclosures.
• Conduct assurance procedures under the guidance of senior colleagues, including:
• Media research
• Analytical data review
• Evidence collection
• Site visits
• Disclosure reviews
• Maintain accurate documentation and project files in line with assurance standards and ERM CVS quality requirements.
• Assist senior team members during client headquarters and operational site visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees