(Senior) Manager ESG / Sustainability – M&A Strategy & Due Diligence

About Deloitte GmbH Deloitte is a global professional services firm with a presence across audit and assurance, tax and legal, consulting, and advisory services. The organization operates through Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and its network of member firms, serving approximately 90% of the Fortune Global 500 companies as well as thousands of private enterprises. With approximately 470,000 employees distributed across more than 150 countries worldwide, Deloitte represents a substantial force in the global business consulting landscape.

The firm has established itself as a leader in delivering innovative solutions to complex business challenges, with a particular emphasis on enabling sustainable growth and creating measurable impact. Deloitte’s service offerings span multiple industries and sectors, supported by deep technical expertise and a commitment to excellence in client service delivery. The organization places significant emphasis on developing its workforce through best-in-class training programs and continuous professional development opportunities.

Deloitte operates with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility. The company fosters an open organizational culture that values integrity, collaboration, and the contributions of employees from varied backgrounds and perspectives. The firm operates as a network of independent entities, each maintaining legal autonomy while contributing to the broader Deloitte organization’s shared vision of making a positive impact through professional excellence.

About this Role This position represents an opportunity to join Deloitte’s Strategy, Risk & Transactions team within the Advisory division, specifically focusing on mergers and acquisitions with an emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability considerations. The role involves advising clients throughout the entire M&A deal cycle, from initial strategy and due diligence through financing, technology assessment, and successful transaction execution and integration.

As a (Senior) Manager in ESG and Sustainability, you will serve as a strategic advisor to clients navigating increasingly complex ESG requirements and sustainability challenges within the transaction context. Your expertise will directly contribute to clients’ compliance with emerging regulatory frameworks while simultaneously enhancing their corporate social responsibility initiatives and long-term value creation.

You will work with clients ranging from large industrial corporations and banking institutions to private equity firms, providing guidance on integrating sustainability considerations into their most critical business decisions. The role encompasses project leadership on complex M&A transactions and carve-out situations, where you will direct workstreams with specific focus on ESG implications and sustainability factors.

Your analytical capabilities will be applied to conducting ESG materiality assessments, performing due diligence investigations within broader investment processes, and evaluating ESG performance across client portfolios. Additionally, you will partner directly with executive leadership and boards to develop comprehensive sustainability strategies and implement practical measures that align with both regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Responsibilities Plan and direct sub-projects within complex M&A transactions and carve-outs with explicit focus on ESG considerations and sustainability implications Conduct ESG materiality analyses to identify key sustainability factors relevant to transaction valuations and post-transaction integration planning Execute due diligence investigations related to ESG and sustainability factors as part of comprehensive investment processes and transaction evaluations Perform ESG portfolio assessments and ratings across acquired or target company portfolios to inform investment decisions Advise clients on developing and implementing comprehensive sustainability strategies aligned with their transaction objectives and regulatory requirements Serve as primary liaison and advisor to executive management and boards of client organizations on ESG and sustainability matters Implement practical ESG and sustainability measures within client organizations while accounting for existing organizational processes and structures Collaborate with Deloitte’s broader network of sustainability and ESG experts to continuously develop and enhance service offerings in this specialized domain Manage stakeholder communication and present findings and recommendations to senior client leadership Monitor and integrate current ESG regulatory developments and industry standards into client advisory work Requirements Excellent university degree in economics, environmental sciences, engineering, or comparable discipline; doctorate or MBA qualification preferred Minimum of five years of professional experience in ESG and sustainability, such as experience with investment firms, M&A consulting firms, or ESG rating agencies Strong knowledge of established ESG standards and frameworks including GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board), UN PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment), and UN Corporate Governance principles Comprehensive understanding of relevant regulatory requirements including CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), EU Taxonomy Regulation, and Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Lieferkettengesetz) Current awareness of evolving ESG and sustainability developments and regulatory trends Solid business administration knowledge with demonstrated interest in strategic and operational business matters including M&A, business model development, process optimization, and value creation Comfort and facility with numerical analysis and financial concepts Proficient use of MS Office applications Willingness to travel to client sites as required by project needs Excellent presentation and communication skills in both German and English, with demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken communication at professional level High level of professional engagement and personal responsibility with ability to work in self-directed manner Agile and goal-oriented working approach Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary team environments Benefits Best-in-class professional development through Deloitte University alongside individual qualification programs and specialized training courses Comprehensive career development opportunities through structured career planning and mentorship models Inclusive leadership practices and promotion of diverse perspectives within the organization International secondment and assignment programs for global experience Support for social engagement initiatives and corporate volunteering opportunities Flexible work arrangements including mobile working options and part-time employment possibilities Sabbatical program availability Family-friendly benefits including childcare support services, parental leave consultation, and support for employees with caregiving responsibilities Dedicated focus on employee health and wellness through regular health days, partnerships with fitness providers, and support for sports and team activities Attractive employment benefits including bike leasing and vehicle leasing programs Company smartphone available for personal use Flexible work models including trust-based working time and EU-wide remote work options Multiple opportunities to shape organizational direction and contribute to inclusive company culture Active participation in and support for Diversity and Inclusion employee networks ImpactAlpha’s hard-working, AI-powered jobs bot generated this snappy summary from its original post.

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