EMEA Water Strategist

EMEA Water Strategies Commercial Lead page is loaded## EMEA Water Strategies Commercial Leadlocations: Milan, Italy: London, United Kingdom: Frankfurt, Germanytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 14 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: April 30, 2026 (30 days left to apply)job requisition id: R ## **About the Role**ERM is seeking a senior Water Strategy Specialist at **Principal Consultant or Director level** to lead our commercial growth agenda in water resilience across EMEA. This strategic role is central to positioning ERM as a **market orchestrator** in emerging water-related opportunities, including **Water‐as‐a‐Service (WaaS)**, **Nature & Water Credits**, and **finance‐linked water strategies**.You will define and drive step‐change commercial campaigns in preparation for **FY27**, shaping partnerships, value propositions, and integrated solutions that connect clients’ water agendas to climate, nature, and financial markets.This is an opportunity to build a high‐growth capability area for ERM, influence regional strategy, and shape the future of water resilience advisory across EMEA.# **Key Responsibilities**## **Commercial Leadership*** 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.## **Strategic Advisory*** 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.## **Partnership Development*** Identify, evaluate, and consolidate partnerships to support WaaS and Water Credit solutions, including with **engineering firms**, technology partners, and organizations such as the **Water Resilience Accelerator**.* Shape collaboration models that enable ERM to serve as an orchestrator across the water value chain.## **Value Chain Integration*** 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.## **Thought Leadership*** 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.# **Qualifications & Experience**## **Education*** Advanced degree in **Environmental Science, Water Resources, Sustainability, Finance**, or a related field.## ## **Professional Experience*** **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; experience with **emerging contaminants** (PFAS, APIs) is an advantage.## **Skills*** 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.# **What We Offer*** 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.⠀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
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