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Climate Risk Analyst

HIGH DemandLOW AI RiskGROWING in SL· Rs.165k+ /mo

About This Role

Quantifying the financial and physical risks of climate change using stochastic modeling and earth science data.

A Day in the Life

Climate Risk Analysts in Sri Lanka assess the physical and transition risks of climate change for businesses, financial institutions, and government — quantifying exposure, vulnerability, and potential financial losses from climate-related hazards.

  • Assess physical climate risks (flooding, drought, cyclone, sea-level rise) for assets and supply chains in Sri Lanka
  • Model transition risks from policy, regulatory, and market changes affecting carbon-intensive sectors
  • Perform scenario analysis (TCFD, NGFS, SSP scenarios) to project financial climate risk
  • Develop climate risk metrics and KPIs for corporate sustainability and investor reporting
  • Prepare TCFD-aligned climate risk disclosures for listed companies or financial institutions
  • Advise infrastructure project developers on climate risk screening and adaptation measures
  • Contribute to national climate risk assessments for government disaster preparedness
  • Engage with financial regulators on climate stress-testing methodologies

Work Environment

OFFICETeam: SMALLBUSINESS CASUALRemote: HIGH

Typical hours: 45h/week · WLB score 7/10 · OCCASIONAL overtime

Primarily office-based; report deadlines and investor reporting cycles can require overtime bursts.

Skills Required

Technical Skills

TCFD/NGFS scenario analysisPhysical risk modelling (flood, heat, drought)GIS-based risk mappingFinancial risk quantificationESG reporting frameworks

Soft Skills

Financial-science interface communicationStakeholder advisory skillsReport writingAnalytical precision

Tools & Software

PythonRQGIS/ArcGISExcelclimate risk platforms (Jupiter Intelligence, RiskThinking.AI)PowerBI

Salary in Sri Lanka (LKR / month)

Entry LevelRs.70k – Rs.110k/mo
Mid-LevelRs.135k – Rs.245k/mo
SeniorRs.245k – Rs.440k/mo
Entry: Climate Risk Analyst / ESG AnalystMid: Climate Risk AnalystSenior: Senior Climate Risk Advisor / Head of Climate Risk

Typical progression: 3yr to mid · 8yr to senior

Climate/ESG Analyst → Climate Risk Analyst → Senior Advisor → Head of Climate Risk

Global Salary (USD / year)

Entry Level$55k – $88k/yr
Mid-Level$88k – $145k/yr
Senior$145k – $230k/yr

Top Markets

UKUSAEUSingaporeAustraliainternational financial institutions

Market Outlook

GROWING

Fast-growing with Central Bank climate risk guidelines, ESG investor pressure on listed companies, and multilateral climate finance projects.

Hiring: LOW

Central Bank of Sri Lankalisted companies (sustainability teams)ADB/World Bank SLUNDPrisk consulting firmsESG advisory firms

GROWING

Very high demand as central banks, regulators, and institutional investors mandate climate risk disclosure and stress-testing.

Entry Requirements

Sri Lanka

Min. EducationBSc Environmental Science, Finance, or Engineering
Experience1–3 years in climate, sustainability, or financial risk role

Preferred

MSc Climate Change/Environmental FinanceTCFD trainingCFA Level 1 (for finance-side roles)

Global

Min. EducationBSc/MSc Environmental Science, Finance, or Engineering
Experience2–4 years in climate risk or ESG analysis role

Preferred

MSc Climate Finance or RiskTCFD champion certificationNGFS scenario analysis experience

Helpful Certifications

BSc Environmental Science, Finance, or EngineeringTCFD climate risk trainingCFA (for financial risk context)GRI/SASB sustainability reporting

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Freelance: MEDIUMRemote: HIGHCapital: LOW

Platforms (SL)

ESG consultancy contractsdevelopment bank project assignments

Risks & Challenges

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Burnout Risk

LOW

Job Security (SL)

HIGH

How to Qualify in Sri Lanka

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At a Glance

SL Salary (entry)Rs.70k – Rs.110k/mo
SL Salary (senior)Rs.245k – Rs.440k/mo
Global (senior)$145k – $230k/yr
SL DemandGROWING
WLB Score7/10
Hours/week~45h
Remote WorkHIGH

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Sectors

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

Climate Risk Analysts in Sri Lanka assess the physical and transition risks of climate change for businesses, financial institutions, and government — quantifying exposure, vulnerability, and potential financial losses from climate-related hazards.

To become a Climate Risk Analyst in Sri Lanka, you typically need BSc Environmental Science, Finance, or Engineering. Relevant degree programmes include: Physical Science, Physical Science. Explore step-by-step career roadmaps contributed by Sri Lankan Climate Risk Analysts at paths.lk/career-paths/climate-risk-analyst.

In Sri Lanka, a Climate Risk Analyst earns LKR 70k–LKR 110k/month at entry level, LKR 135k–LKR 245k/month at mid-level, and LKR 245k–LKR 440k/month at senior level. Globally, experienced Climate Risk Analysts earn USD 230k+/year.

Key skills for a Climate Risk Analyst in Sri Lanka: TCFD/NGFS scenario analysis, Physical risk modelling (flood, heat, drought), GIS-based risk mapping, Financial risk quantification. Important soft skills: Financial-science interface communication, Stakeholder advisory skills, Report writing. Tools and software: Python, R, QGIS/ArcGIS, Excel.

Climate/ESG Analyst → Climate Risk Analyst → Senior Advisor → Head of Climate Risk

Fast-growing with Central Bank climate risk guidelines, ESG investor pressure on listed companies, and multilateral climate finance projects.

Yes — Climate Risk Analysts have medium freelance potential. Common platforms: ESG consultancy contracts, development bank project assignments.