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Chicago Public Schools

Climate Team Officer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Exhibit passion and the ability to thrive amidst change and challenging conditions while ... up with analysis and corrective action * Demonstrated ability to keep up with fast paced ...

Chicago Public Schools

Climate Team Officer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Exhibit passion and the ability to thrive amidst change and challenging conditions while ... up with analysis and corrective action * Demonstrated ability to keep up with fast paced ...

Chicago Public Schools

Climate Team Officer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Exhibit passion and the ability to thrive amidst change and challenging conditions while ... up with analysis and corrective action * Demonstrated ability to keep up with fast paced ...

Swiss Re

Senior Actuarial Analyst

Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid

$95K - $159K/yr

Effectively communicate pricing and portfolio analyses to cross-functional deal teams and senior ... We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to ...

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Oak Park

Sustainabililty Coordinator

Oak Park, IL

... change, and triple-bottom-line sustainability. Implementation of the Climate Ready Oak Park Plan ... Analyze Village programs and practices to evaluate and assess their climate and sustainability ...

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How much do climate change analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for climate change analyst in Chicago, IL is $100,603.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,700.00 and $114,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a climate change analyst?

A Climate Change Analyst assesses environmental data and policies to evaluate the impact of climate change and recommend mitigation strategies. They analyze climate models, greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainability initiatives for governments, businesses, or research organizations. Their work involves data interpretation, reporting on climate trends, and advising on regulatory compliance or adaptation measures. By identifying risks and solutions, they help organizations develop sustainable strategies to address climate challenges.

What does a climate change analyst do?

As a Climate Change Analyst, your daily responsibilities often include collecting and analyzing climate data, conducting research on environmental trends, and preparing reports or presentations for stakeholders. You may work on projects such as greenhouse gas inventories, climate risk assessments, or the evaluation of mitigation and adaptation strategies for organizations or local governments. Collaboration is common, both within multidisciplinary teams and across departments, to integrate scientific findings into policy or operational recommendations. Additionally, you might participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, or public consultations to translate technical climate information into actionable plans. These roles offer ample opportunities to contribute directly to sustainability initiatives and long-term environmental strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a climate change analyst?

To thrive as a Climate Change Analyst, you need a strong academic background in environmental science, climate modeling, or related fields, along with proficiency in data analysis and research methods. Experience with GIS software, climate modeling tools, and familiarity with statistical analysis programs such as R or Python is highly valued, and certifications like LEED or specialized climate risk analysis credentials can be beneficial. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills help analysts explain complex findings to varied audiences and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial for producing actionable insights, informing policy or business decisions, and contributing meaningfully to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.

How much does a climate change analyst make?

The average salary for a climate change analyst typically ranges from $50,000 to $90,000 per year, depending on experience, education, and location. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced analysts with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher salaries. Salaries can also vary based on the employer and the complexity of the projects involved.

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Infographic showing various Climate Change Analyst job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% In-person, 10% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,603 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Senior Sales Executive, Risk Data Solutions (SaaS, Climate, Property Risk)

Chicago, IL • On-site

Swiss Re
Insurance Services
Learn more about Swiss Reexternal

$152K - $228K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Swiss Re is building a next-generation platform for corporates combining proprietary risk data, advanced analytics, and deep risk expertise to deliver actionable insights at scale. We are now looking for a high-performing sales hunter to lead new business acquisition across the United States.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to take an emerging, high-value proposition to market and win strategic, first-of-their-kind deals with large corporates! You will operate in a greenfield environment, shaping the go-to-market, opening new logos, and helping scale a business at the intersection of risk, data, and technology.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Own new logo acquisition across the United States, targeting large corporates and risk leaders (CROs, CFOs, Heads of Risk)
  • Build and execute a territory and account penetration strategy to exceed revenue targets
  • Originate, develop, and close complex enterprise deals
  • Establish and manage senior C-level relationships
  • Lead cross-functional deal teams across product, underwriting, engineering, and partners
  • Shape compelling commercial propositions and business cases
  • Bring market feedback into product development
  • Define and scale repeatable go-to-market approaches

What Makes This Role Different?

  • Greenfield builder role - not account management
  • Opportunity to land flagship clients
  • Backed by Swiss Re's brand and data capabilities
  • Exposure to climate, supply chain, and property risk topics

About You

You have a proven track record of winning new logos and successfully closing early-stage or category-creating deals.  You possess strong C-level engagement skills and solid ability to effectively lead complex deal teams.  Thriving in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, you bring a strategic mindset to drive growth!

Additional Requirements Include:

  • 5-10+ years in enterprise new business sales
  • Experience selling enterprise SaaS, data, AI, or cloud platforms
  • Consistent quota overachievement
  • US enterprise sales experience preferred
  • Fluent business English

Nice to Have:

  • Understanding of commercial risk or insurance markets
  • Exposure to climate, supply chain, or property risks
  • Experience selling to risk management, finance, or operations executives

Working Model

  • US-based, covering a designated territory
  • Travel up to 30%

About the Team

The Risk Data Solutions (RDS) team is on a mission to revolutionize how corporates understand and manage risk with bold, innovative solutions designed to deliver outstanding risk insights and expertise to corporate customers We are a team of builders, thinkers, and doers who are passionate about creating something genuinely new in the risk intelligence space. Joining RDS means being part of something from the ground up, backed by the credibility and capabilities of Swiss Re.

The estimated base salary range for this position in Kansas City, Chicago, Windsor, CT and Alpharetta $140,000 to $210,000 and for Armonk, New York and Los Angeles is $152,000 to $228,000.  The specific salary offered for this or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget.  At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
 

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Keywords: SaaS, Climate, Property Risk 
Reference Code: 138118 

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