Research & Analyst Specialist

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’s purpose is shaping a sustainable future with the world’s leading organizations. Our people are the foundation of how we deliver on this mission, comprising 8000+ passionate professionals across 40 countries.

The research & analyst relations specialist will support efforts to enhance ERM’s reputation in the market by helping to ensure our capabilities are showcased effectively in key industry analyst reports. The role focuses on preparing comprehensive ERM submissions to priority industry analyst benchmarking surveys, alongside ongoing maintenance of the analyst report calendar. The role holder will also support relationship building with target analysts, including setting up briefings with our stakeholders and helping to forge connections with new analysts.

The role incudes ongoing research and monitoring of the latest market developments, competitor activity and wider trends, to inform analyst submissions and support other teams within Communications and Marketing and the broader business who require data-driven insights.

The role holder will report to the Global Director of PR & Brand Communications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Driving analyst relations

• Managing the development and delivery of priority analyst report submissions, including liaison with multiple stakeholders as part of information gathering efforts and crafting questionnaire responses that highlight ERM’s capabilities and unique position in the market.
• Maintaining the ERM analyst report calendar, client reference database and related activity timelines and plans.
• Maintaining and proactively building productive relationships with target analyst organizations.
• Developing insights into the industry analyst market and identifying new targets and opportunities for ERM.
• Compiling and maintaining ERM materials including messaging and case studies to support analyst report submissions and broader business needs.
• Using data and insights to continually assess impact and enhance our analyst relations approach.

Executing market research 

• Undertaking research around market developments, competitor activity and wider trends to support teams within Marketing and Communications and the broader business.
• Compiling and maintaining market data and insights to support ERM’s business development goals.
• Researching and tracking issues that might impact the reputation of ERM or its clients, using media monitoring and social listening tools.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & CAPABILITIES

• At least 2-3 years relevant analyst relations or research experience, preferably within a professional services environment. 
• High levels of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Experience of working in a matrixed organization is a plus.

• Excellent organization and project management skills; balances multiple projects and deadlines and stays focused and productive under pressure.
• Interest in and working knowledge of existing and emerging commercial aspects of the business, such as sustainability, climate change, low carbon etc.
• Good writing skills.
• Excellent research capabilities, including ability to analyse multiple sources of complex information to create clear narratives and with close attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.