Research Specialist- India GDC (Gurugram)

ERM Group is seeking a Research Specialist for its Global Delivery Centre in Gurugram, India. The role involves conducting qualitative and quantitative research to support sustainability initiatives, collaborating with international teams, and contributing to thought leadership materials. Candidates should have an interest in sustainability and the ability to work independently across time zones. This position is designed for remote flexibility, emphasizing collaboration and professional growth.
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.

Job Objective

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 Consultant, who is interested in participating in a variety of research-related activity in line with the purpose of the Institute.

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. 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.

The 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. The Institute team is small and geographically spread globally, meaning the ability to work independently and on a flexible schedule to accommodate meetings cutting across time zones is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Help design, lead and participate in primary and secondary qualitative and quantitative research and participate in publication preparation and design as directed and as required to support the creation of Institute thought leadership materials and collateral.
• Schedule and conduct interviews to bring client, partner, and other stakeholder perspectives into Institute research and insights.
• Help author Institute research papers, surveys, briefs, blogs, and other outputs.
• 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.
• Participate in development and delivery of Institute approaches to stakeholder engagement.
• Create PowerPoint presentations and other collateral required to communicate Institute perspectives and learning internally and externally.
• Perform multiple, often overlapping, projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on deliverables.
• Support the Institute Team as well as non-Institute ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to effectively manage projects.
• Support Institute administration and logistics.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, business, commerce, communications, political science, or other relevant discipline. MBA or master’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant experience at a consulting firm or another commensurate organization, in a role that involves research and writing.
• Experience conducting primary and secondary research.
• Proven track record writing or supporting the production of reports, briefs, blogs or other publications.
• Experience supporting meeting design and facilitation.
• Effective written and verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.
• Highly competent user of Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Experience with data management and/or infographics creation a plus.
• Comfort using emerging AI tools relevant to Institute research.
• Experience with design, marketing and/or communications a plus.
• 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, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Confidence managing junior peers and managing up as required;
• Ability to respond to requests from members of the team working across multiple time-zones