Climate Risk Analyst
Quantify the financial impact of climate change on businesses, investments, and communities to drive informed decision-making
About the profession
Climate Risk Analysts assess how climate change affects financial performance, asset values, and business operations. They model physical risks (floods, heat, storms) and transition risks (regulation, technology shifts) for banks, insurers, asset managers, and corporations. Mandatory climate disclosures (SEC, CSRD) are creating explosive demand.
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Based on the Climate Risk Analyst role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Climate Analyst → Senior Analyst → Climate Risk Manager → Head of Climate Risk
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$200K
Top Salary
12+
Years
Learning Path
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Analyze physical and transition climate risk data; Build climate scenarios Support TCFD and SEC climate risk disclosures Key Skills: Climate Science Basics (62%), Data Analysis…
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Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1-3: $55,000 - $75,000 Year 12+: $125,000 - $200,000+
💰 Pay for Financial Risk Specialists
BLS OEWS, May 2023The federal survey does not count this job title on its own — it is counted under Financial Risk Specialists (13-2054).
Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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