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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for climate change mitigation in the United States is $61,914.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is climate change mitigation?

Climate change mitigation refers to efforts aimed at reducing or preventing the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These actions can include using renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, changing land use practices, and developing new technologies to capture or store carbon. The goal of mitigation is to slow down or halt the pace of global warming and limit its long-term impacts on the planet. Mitigation strategies can be implemented by governments, businesses, and individuals across a wide range of sectors.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in climate change mitigation roles?

Professionals in climate change mitigation often encounter challenges such as balancing immediate economic considerations with long-term sustainability goals, staying current with evolving regulations and technologies, and coordinating efforts across multiple stakeholders including government agencies, private sector partners, and local communities. Successfully navigating these complexities requires strong communication, project management, and adaptability skills. Additionally, the fast-paced nature of climate science and policy means that professionals must continually update their knowledge to implement effective and innovative solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in climate change mitigation, and why are they important?

To thrive in climate change mitigation, you need a strong background in environmental science, sustainability, or related fields, often supported by relevant degrees and experience in policy or project management. Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting tools, climate modeling software, and certifications like LEED or ISO 14001 is highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills help professionals influence policy and drive systemic change. These competencies are crucial for designing effective strategies, securing buy-in, and implementing solutions that reduce environmental impact.

What is the difference between Climate Change Mitigation vs Environmental Scientist?

AspectClimate Change MitigationEnvironmental Scientist
Required CredentialsEnvironmental science, climate policy, sustainability certificationsEnvironmental science, biology, chemistry degrees
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, government agencies, NGOsFieldwork, laboratories, research facilities
Employer & IndustryClimate-focused organizations, government departmentsEnvironmental consulting, research institutions

Climate Change Mitigation focuses on developing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming. Environmental Scientists conduct research to understand environmental issues, including climate change, and provide data to inform policies. While both roles aim to protect the environment, mitigation is proactive in reducing causes, whereas environmental scientists analyze impacts and solutions.

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Infographic showing various Climate Change Mitigation job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,914 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Senior Associate, ESG Climate

New York, NY • On-site

Ares Management Corporation
Finance and Insurance • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
Job Description
About Ares
Ares Management is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients investment solutions across credit, private equity, real assets, and secondaries. We are committed to delivering differentiated, long-term value through disciplined investment processes, deep sector expertise, and strong, collaborative partnerships.
Position Summary
Ares Management is seeking an experienced and hard-working Climate Senior Associate to own and execute climate change initiatives in Ares' investment platform and corporate operations. Based out of our New York office, the Climate Senior Associate will partner with internal stakeholders-including the Infrastructure ESG / Climate Strategy Lead, broader ESG team, investment teams, and global marketing teams-as well as portfolio companies and LPs to create value by implementing our firmwide climate strategy. Job responsibilities are expected to be split between (a) portfolio engagement, (b) carbon accounting, and (c) support for other climate initiatives.
Specific responsibilities include:
  • Partner with the Infrastructure ESG / Climate Strategy Lead to help shape and operationalize Ares' firmwide approach to decarbonization and climate risk management.
  • Engage day-to-day with Ares portfolio companies and assets across all business lines to advise leadership, identify value-accretive decarbonization opportunities, and support execution of practical climate initiatives with a focus on operational improvements, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation.
  • Coordinate Ares' annual financed emissions footprint including data collection, education/training, QA/QC, calculation, analysis, reporting, and management of software vendors (primarily Watershed and Novata).
  • Develop scalable tools to assist portfolio companies and assets in accelerating their decarbonization plans (e.g., playbooks, fact sheets, decks).
  • Support Ares' external climate-related reporting (e.g., TCFD reporting, LP requests).
  • Support investment professionals to better integrate climate risks and opportunities into the investment due diligence process.
  • Analyze climate-related firmwide risks and work with relevant corporate functions counterparts to establish mitigating practices.
  • Serve as a go-to internal expert on climate topics, providing clear recommendations and practical guidance to internal stakeholders.
  • Support management of relationships with external vendors including consultants, software providers, and sellers of environmental commodities such as RECs and offsets.
  • Perform research on a variety of climate topics including peer efforts, frameworks/standards, regulation, and decarbonization strategies.
  • Support select operational and execution-oriented tasks such as meeting coordination, note taking, event planning, responses to investor RFPs, and assisting the Infrastructure ESG / Climate Strategy Lead and others with development of decks and documents.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience Required:
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in climate/ESG-related business practices, investments, and sustainability, preferably within the financial services industry. Alternative asset management experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of climate and carbon-including emissions disclosure frameworks (e.g., TCFD), target-setting methodologies (e.g., SBTi, NZAM), approaches to decarbonization, and management of physical and transition risks from climate change.
  • Technical knowledge and experience specifically in carbon accounting-including basic science, governing frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, PCAF), calculation methodologies, QA/QC, and reporting. This should include ability to conduct advanced analysis in Excel as well as partnering with software vendors to develop analysis (direct software development experience not required).
  • Demonstrated ability to independently toggle between strategic framing and technical/quantitative climate work, including translating complex issues for non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders with varying degrees of climate knowledge and 'meet them where they are' as it relates to incorporating climate initiatives.

General Requirements:
  • Outstanding communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills-including ability to "influence without authority" in a multi-stakeholder environment.
  • Demonstrated success in managing complex projects or pieces of projects in a matrixed organization and driving measurable results.
  • General knowledge of the finance and investment sector, private markets, and corporate operations.
  • Strong networking and relationship building skills with external parties (e.g., counterparts at comparable firms, industry leaders, etc.).
  • Strategic thinker with an ability to work independently and proactively; keen eye for detail as well as the ability to focus and drive towards the bigger picture.
  • Sharp presentation skills, meeting facilitation, interpersonal, decision making, consensus building and collaboration ease.

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Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.
$160,000 - $180,000 / annum
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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