Climate Risk Analyst

Career Guide

A Climate Risk Analyst helps an organization understand how climate change can affect its people, assets, operations, supply chain, and finances. The role blends data analysis with business judgment to quantify risks, explain scenarios, and recommend practical actions to reduce exposure and meet reporting expectations.

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Key Responsibilities

Identify climate-related risks across operations, facilities, and suppliers
Analyze physical climate risks such as heat, flooding, storms, and wildfire
Analyze transition risks such as policy changes, market shifts, and technology changes
Build and maintain climate risk assessments for sites, products, and portfolios
Use scenario analysis to estimate potential impacts under different future conditions
Translate climate data into business-relevant metrics and clear insights
Support climate-related disclosure and reporting requirements
Partner with finance, insurance, procurement, and sustainability teams on risk mitigation plans
Monitor emerging climate regulations and industry standards
Communicate findings through concise reports and presentations for leaders

Top Skills for Success

Data Analysis

Risk Assessment

Clear Writing

Stakeholder Communication

Critical Thinking

Climate Science Fundamentals

Climate Scenarios

Geospatial Analysis

Hazard Modeling

Financial Impact Estimation

Regulatory Awareness

Dashboard Reporting

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Climate Risk Senior Analyst

Climate Risk Manager

Enterprise Risk Manager Sustainability Manager

Resilience Program Manager

Transition Opportunities

ESG Reporting Lead

Climate Data Scientist

Insurance Risk Analyst

Sustainable Finance Analyst

Consultant in Climate Risk

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Scenario Analysis DesignGeospatial Data HandlingModel ValidationFinancial Risk TranslationRegulatory Reporting KnowledgeData Quality Management

Development SuggestionsBuild a small end to end climate risk assessment using a real asset or location, document assumptions, and show how results change across scenarios. Strengthen geospatial and data quality skills, then practice translating technical outputs into financial and operational decisions that leaders can act on.

Market Intelligence Report

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 70,000 to 95,000

Mid LevelUSD 95,000 to 130,000

Senior LevelUSD 130,000 to 180,000

Growth Trend

Growing demand, driven by increasing regulation, investor expectations, insurance pressure, and the need for resilience planning across industries.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

BlackRockMSCIS&P GlobalMoody'sJPMorgan ChaseGoldman SachsAonMarsh McLennanSwiss ReMunich ReDeloitteERM

Industry Sectors

Banking and financial servicesInsurance and reinsuranceAsset managementRatings and data providersManagement consultingEnergy and utilitiesReal estate and infrastructureManufacturing and consumer goodsTechnology and cloud servicesGovernment and public agencies

Recommended Next Steps

Create a portfolio of two climate risk case studies with clear methods and outputs

Learn one geospatial tool and produce a simple hazard exposure map for a chosen region

Practice scenario analysis by comparing at least three future pathways and summarizing business impacts

Study common climate disclosure requirements and draft a sample risk narrative

Build a concise dashboard that tracks key risk indicators over time

Network with risk, finance, and sustainability teams to understand decision needs and reporting cycles

Tailor your resume to highlight risk translation, decision support, and measurable outcomes