Consultant EHS & ESG Due Diligence (m/f/d)

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Our ‘One Team’ culture is defined by flat hierarchies, open communication, and strong international and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Our Finance Advisory team at SLR works with asset managers, asset owners, and broader financial institutions to support the responsible allocation of capital and the management of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. We differentiate ourselves by helping clients translate sustainability into tangible value creation strategies, linked to board-level priorities such as risk reduction, efficiency gains, revenue growth, financing advantages, and positive exit outcomes.

The role

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Consultant to join our German Environmental and Resilience team, delivering high-profile environmental and sustainability assessment projects. As a Consultant, you will be part of an international team of managers and consultants, supporting the execution of complex advisory projects across the full transaction lifecycle. Your focus will be on environmental, occupational health and safety (EHS), and ESG-related assessments to identify risks, opportunities, and value drivers in an M&A context.

Key Responsibilities

• Support EHS and ESG due diligence activities in the context of M&A transactions
• Analyze environmental, occupational health & safety, and ESG risks, as well as relevant regulatory requirements
• Conduct research on SFDR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and relevant industry standards
• Prepare reports, risk summaries, and client presentations
• Support site visits and virtual assessments

About you / your Profile

• Degree in environmental sciences, sustainability, engineering, economics, or a comparable field
• Proven of experience in due diligence advisory with a focus on ESG, EHS, or sustainability
• Strong interest in EHS compliance, ESG strategy, and the economic impact of sustainability on companies
• Strong consulting mindset: ability to identify challenges, formulate hypotheses, and develop pragmatic, tailored solutions
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a multicultural environment
• Strong analytical skills, structured way of working, and good communication skills
• Fluent German (C2 level or higher) and very good English (at least B2)
• Class B driver’s license is an advantage

Location

Düsseldorf (part-time arrangements possible)

Application deadline

The application deadline is 12. Juli 2026

Diversity & Inclusion

We promote an inclusive working environment in which all employees can realize their full potential, regardless of background, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics.

Applications from people with disabilities, women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and neurodivergent people are strongly encouraged.
 

Important note

Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered.