Research Associate- India GDC (Gurugram)

Who is ERM?
ERM is a leading global sustainability consulting firm, committed for nearly 50 years to helping organizations navigate complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. We bring together a diverse and inclusive community of experts across regions and disciplines, providing a truly multicultural environment that fosters collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful global exposure. As a people-first organization, ERM values well-being, career development, and the power of collective expertise to drive sustainable impact for our clients—and the planet.

Introducing our new Global Delivery Centre (GDC)
Our Global Delivery Centre (GDC) in India is a unified platform designed to deliver high-value services and solutions to ERM’s global clientele. By centralizing key business and consulting functions, we streamline operations, optimize service delivery, and enable our teams to focus on what matters most—advising clients on sustainability challenges with agility and innovation. Through the GDC, you will collaborate with international teams, leverage emerging technologies, and further enhance ERM’s commitment to excellence—amplifying our shared mission to make a lasting, positive impact.

Research Associate, the ERM Sustainability Institute (CL1) 

ERM is the world’s largest advisory firm in the world focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. 

The ERM Sustainability Institute (the Institute -- see the Institute page on erm.com for more information) is seeking a motivated Research & Consulting Associate, who is interested in participating in a variety of research-related activity in line with the purpose of the Institute and serving ERM”s clients. 

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with a fast-paced team committed to producing world-class research and actionable insights that represent the whole of ERM’s ability to help clients operationalize their sustainability ambitions. The Institute undertakes its research and runs corporate membership networks with the aim of facilitating connections to ERM experts in ways that lead to new business development opportunities and that inspire ERM, its clients, and its partners to greater business success built on sustainable practices. 

Theis role successful candidate will work as an individual contributor, reporting to a member of the Institute team and will support stakeholders across the business. Interest in and basic understanding of the sustainability agenda and the ability to work nimbly across diverse project subject matter and project types are paramount to success in the role. Additionally, the Institute team is small and geographically spread across Europe and North America globally including India, Europe, and North America, meaning the ability to work independently and on a flexible schedule flexibility to accommodate meetings cutting across time zones, are is required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct primary and secondary qualitative and quantitative research and participate in support publication preparation and design as directed and as required to support the creation of thought leadership materials and collateral. 

• Help schedule and conduct interviews to bring client, partner, and other stakeholder perspectives into research and insights. 

• Provide research support for sections of research papers, surveys, briefs, blogs, and other outputs. 

• Occasionally support network and convening activities including member and client communications, meeting planning and execution (including logistics and technology as necessary), network member recruitment, and program administration. 

• Create PowerPoint presentations and other collateral as directed to support Institute communications. 

• Support multiple, often overlapping, projects within scope/schedule/quality expectations under supervision of Manager. 

• Provide administrative support to the other Institute staff and project managers as required. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, business, commerce, communications, political science, or other relevant discipline.  

• One to two years of relevant work experience, preferably at a consulting firm or research institution. 

• Experience conducting primary and secondary research and writing reports, blogs, etc. 

• Effective written and verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.  

• Highly competent user of Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 

• Familiarity with emerging AI tools relevant to Institute research.  

• A balance of creativity and discipline as demonstrated in past work.  

• Proven ability to function well as a member of a team, as well as the ability to multi-task, and work independently with limited supervision. 

• Ability to respond to requests from members of the team working across multiple time-zones in Europe and North America. 

• Ability to work 2pm-11pm India Standard Time.