EMEA Water Strategies Commercial Lead

• Design and execute a regional commercial campaign to build pipeline and secure strategic accounts ahead of FY27
• Develop tailored water propositions for priority sectors such as energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage, as well as for financial institutions
• Coordinate multi-country pursuit teams to position ERM for large, transformational opportunities
• Lead the development of advanced water resilience strategies aligned with CSRD, TNFD, and corporate water stewardship frameworks
• Integrate water risk into finance innovation models, supporting blended finance structures, investment decision-making, and sustainability-linked financial products
• Advise clients on emerging water market mechanisms, regulatory drivers, and innovation pathways
• Identify, evaluate, and consolidate partnerships to support WaaS and Water Credit solutions
• Shape collaboration models that enable ERM to serve as an orchestrator across the water value chain
• Drive cross-sell opportunities by connecting water resilience strategies to climate mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity outcomes
• Work across upstream, midstream, and downstream actors to build holistic, integrated solutions
• Enable clients to embed water strategies into broader sustainability roadmaps
• Represent ERM at industry events, conferences, and roundtables
• Publish insights, perspectives, and position papers to strengthen ERM’s voice in shaping the water resilience agenda in EMEA
• Contribute to internal capability building and mentoring within the Water & Nature teams

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Water Resources, Sustainability, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years in sustainability consulting, corporate strategy, or water stewardship roles
• Demonstrated success in commercial development, strategic program design, and building cross-sector partnerships
• Strong understanding of financial instruments such as green/blue bonds, blended finance structures, and water-related investment models
• Familiarity with water-intensive industrial value chains
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation capabilities
• Ability to translate technical solutions into clear business value propositions for executives and investors
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex, multi-country, multi-stakeholder contexts

Experience with emerging contaminants (PFAS, APIs) is an advantage

• A pivotal role in shaping ERM’s water resilience strategy and commercial direction across EMEA
• The opportunity to lead high-impact, multi-sector client engagements at the intersection of water, finance, climate, and nature
• A collaborative, international environment with access to ERM’s global network of subject matter experts
• Purpose-driven work with organizations committed to building water-secure, climate-resilient futures
• Competitive compensation, leadership development, and career progression pathways
• Inclusive workplace
• Equal opportunities
• Support for candidates with disabilities, neurodivergence, or needing accommodations