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Insights Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

... Carbon Arc's proprietary data assets to deliver actionable insights across companies, industries, and geographies. This role sits at the intersection of data analysis, financial context, and client ...

Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary ... About the role This is a finance business partner role supporting Reworld Metals Management.

Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary ... About the role This is a finance business partner role supporting Reworld Metals Management.

Finance Manager

Florham Park, NJ · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary ... About the role This is a finance business partner role supporting Reworld Metals Management.

Finance Manager

Florham Park, NJ · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

## Finance ManagerApplylocations: USA, NJ, Florham Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob ... Our VisionReworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary ...

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How much do carbon finance jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for carbon finance in the United States is $53,410.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a carbon finance?

A Carbon Finance job involves managing financial strategies related to reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainability initiatives. Professionals in this field work with carbon markets, emissions trading, and climate-related investments to help organizations meet regulatory and voluntary climate goals. They analyze financial risks and opportunities associated with carbon pricing, renewable energy projects, and green investments. This role is crucial for companies navigating climate policies and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in carbon finance?

A typical day in Carbon Finance often includes analyzing carbon credit portfolios, monitoring regulatory changes, and preparing financial reports related to emissions trading or sustainability projects. Professionals frequently collaborate with environmental consultants, project developers, and government agencies to ensure compliance and identify investment opportunities. The role may also involve presenting findings to stakeholders and developing strategies to optimize carbon asset management. This dynamic environment requires both financial acumen and a passion for sustainability, offering exposure to interdisciplinary teams and fast-evolving market trends.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in carbon finance, and why are they important?

To thrive in Carbon Finance, you need a solid understanding of financial analysis, carbon markets, and environmental policy, often backed by a degree in finance, economics, or environmental science and relevant professional experience. Familiarity with carbon accounting tools, emissions trading platforms, and certifications such as CFA or GHG Protocol training is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills in this field. These capabilities enable professionals to manage carbon assets, navigate compliance markets, and provide strategic advice that drives sustainability goals.

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Infographic showing various Carbon Finance job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,410 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

AWS Carbon Assurance Lead, AWS Global Sustainability

Seattle, WA • On-site

Amazon
IT Services • 10K+ employees

$104K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7,157 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

This role serves as the carbon assurance program lead for AWS Global Sustainability, owning end-to-end coordination of third-party assurance, methodology change management, and recast processes across Carbon (Scope 1, 2, 3). In collaboration with Amazon's central Carbon Measurement and Governance team, the AWS Carbon Assurance Lead will prepare AWS for assurance cycles, ensuring the AWS footprint components are of high quality, in alignment with measurement standards (e.g., GHG Protocol), and sufficiently documented to pass third-party assurance. At the same time, they will continually work to enhance the AWS assurance readiness and internal controls program, working alongside product managers, engineers, scientists, and business leaders to develop solutions for measurement, accounting, and assurance

This role will directly impact the product feature roadmap of the AWS Sustainability console which enables all AWS Customers to measure, track and reduce their environmental impact across AWS. The role will coordinate acceptable request changes to emission factors, activity data and/or calculation methodology relevant to AWS that may impact Amazon's carbon footprint. This role ensures that any changes to carbon measurements and methodologies are scientifically credible, properly validated, accurately reflected in reporting, and compliant with standards.

This role is crucial in supporting progress towards Amazon's sustainability goals through precise quantification and verification of our environmental impact.
The ideal candidate has specialized knowledge of corporate sustainability methodology, accounting, assurance, and reporting best practices and strong analytical abilities. Data-driven decision-making is at the core of Amazon's culture.

The ideal candidate has expertise applying sustainability principles to real world data and accounting challenges. They have interacted directly with customers, vendors, or external partners and built trusting relationships with business partners. They have a passion for helping customers on their sustainability journey and launching innovative products.


Key job responsibilities
- Own end-to-end 3P assurance engagements for AWS, which can include provider selection, contracts, work orders, POs, and timeline coordination, while partnering with Amazon and AWS data owners (including Legal, Finance, and Procurement) to ensure all data, boundaries, and documentation meet company-wide and assurance standards.
- Own overall coordination, timeline management and decisions for the AWS Sustainability Console recast processes, including trigger event management and high-judgement threshold decisions.
- Own the AWS assurance improvement plan which aims for continuous improvement as to the efficiency and efficacy of the carbon assurance process.


- Partner with product managers, engineers, and scientists to support the launch of new product features that will yield benefits to Amazon customers and improve the customer experience
- Resolve complex sustainability-related inquiries from customers and provide recommendations to product engineering teams to implement long-term fixes


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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

Industry

It services, book publishers, retail, real estate, computer and electronic product manufacturing and software development

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US