Also called: Weather Derivatives Trader, Weather Risk Analyst
Trades contracts that pay out based on temperature, rain or snow, helping utilities, farms and ski resorts protect themselves from bad weather.
A gas utility will lose money if the winter is warm, so you sell it a contract based on 'heating degree days' in Chicago. You study 30 years of weather data and today's forecast models, then hedge your risk on the CME exchange. You check the forecast every hour, every day.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in meteorology, math, physics or finance; many have a master's.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Meteorology, Mathematics, Physics, Finance.
Growing faster than average. Climate swings are increasing demand for weather protection.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI improves forecasts and pricing models; structuring deals and managing risk calls stays human.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2099.
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