Partner, Private Equity & Financial Services, NL

In this role you lead ERM's Netherlands business to deliver profitable, sustainable growth. You will build and sustain key client and investor relationships, particularly with Private Equity and financial-sector players, translating market opportunities into differentiated offerings. You will shape the local strategy, lead a high-performing team and ensure high-quality advisory delivery, while representing ERM to clients, investors and industry stakeholders. This is a strategic leadership role in a fast-evolving sustainability market.

• Develop and execute the Netherlands strategy aligned with global priorities
• Provide visible, inspiring leadership and accountability for performance
• Champion sustainability, health & safety, quality, inclusion and integrity
• Represent ERM in the Netherlands to clients, investors, associations and regulators
• Collaborate with regional/global leaders to identify growth opportunities and deliver objectives
• Define growth plans focused on Private Equity, infrastructure funds, financial markets and ESG value creation
• Oversee operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance
• Recruit and develop talent; foster a culture of collaboration, learning and inclusion
• Sponsor strategic client engagements, especially around investment, transaction and value creation initiatives
• Ensure high-quality, on-time, on-budget project delivery
• Drive client service excellence and long-term partnerships
• Translate market insights into differentiating propositions and cross-sell within ERM
• Lead strategic account development and cross-functional collaboration across ERM’s platform
• Maintain risk management, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields
• Minimum 10 years’ professional experience in consulting, Private Equity, investment management, transaction advisory, corporate finance or sustainability advisory
• Strong Dutch market understanding and network; experience with PE, infrastructure funds, investors or financial institutions preferred
• Proven track record in business development and revenue growth
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, ESG/EHS due diligence, or sustainability initiatives
• Leadership experience with team scaling and stakeholder management
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to convert opportunities into growth
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills at senior levels
• Fluent in English; Dutch strongly preferred
• Willingness to travel within the Netherlands and internationally

• leadership and people development
• strategic thinking
• relationship building with investors and executives
• ESG due diligence
• transaction support
• sustainability strategy