Environmental & ESG
Climate Risk Analyst — Global Hiring Overview
Climate Risk Analysts assess physical and transition climate risks across energy, mining, infrastructure, and financial portfolios.
Median Salary
$122k
$87.8k – $173k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
1.6K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+28%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for climate risk analysts in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 28% year-on-year increase in Climate Risk Analyst mandates, driven by regulatory pressure, net-zero commitments, CSRD / ISSB / SEC climate rules, and rising carbon prices across the OECD.
Salary Trend
Climate Risk Analyst compensation typically falls between $87.8k and $173k, with experienced climate risks in the global energy market commanding $173k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Climate Risk Analysts typically progress to Carbon Analyst, ESG Manager roles, or into head of ESG, head of sustainability, and Chief Sustainability Officer tracks across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run physical and transition climate risk analysis
- •Model TCFD scenarios and stress tests
- •Support portfolio decarbonisation
- •Advise on climate-adjusted asset value
Qualifications
- •BSc/MSc climate / finance / engineering
- •TCFD / scenario analysis experience
- •Financial or energy modelling skills
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Climate Risk Analyst jobs by city
Climate Risk Analyst jobs in Houston
3.4K openings · $144k
Climate Risk Analyst jobs in Dallas
2.5K openings · $139k
Climate Risk Analyst jobs in Midland
2.6K openings · $134k
Climate Risk Analyst jobs in Denver
2.1K openings · $144k
Climate Risk Analyst jobs in Pittsburgh
1.9K openings · $128k
Climate Risk Analyst jobs in New Orleans
2K openings · $122k
Climate Risk Analyst jobs in Bakersfield
1.9K openings · $128k
Climate Risk Analyst jobs in Calgary
3.0K openings · $144k
Climate Risk Analyst jobs in Edmonton
2.3K openings · $137k
Climate Risk Analyst salary insights
Climate Risk Analyst salary in Houston
$144k
Climate Risk Analyst salary in Dallas
$139k
Climate Risk Analyst salary in Midland
$134k
Climate Risk Analyst salary in Denver
$144k
Climate Risk Analyst salary in Pittsburgh
$128k
Climate Risk Analyst salary in New Orleans
$122k
Climate Risk Analyst salary in Bakersfield
$128k
Climate Risk Analyst salary in Calgary
$144k
Climate Risk Analyst salary in Edmonton
$137k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Climate Risk Analysts
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Climate Risk Analysts
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Climate Risk Analysts
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Climate Risk Analysts
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Climate Risk Analysts
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Climate Risk Analysts
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Climate Risk Analysts
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Climate Risk Analysts
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Climate Risk Analysts
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Climate Risk Analyst in the global energy market is around $122k, typically ranging from $87.8k to $173k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.