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Nenni and Associates

Senior Manager, Climate Risk Solutions

Nenni and Associates, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Key Responsibilities

Climate Risk Strategy & Integration

1. Climate Risk Strategy & Integration

Design and implement the firm’s

climate risk framework

across all asset classes.

Embed risk assessments into

investment and underwriting processes , including acquisition diligence, valuation, and exit planning.

Partner with ESG and sustainability leadership to integrate physical and transition risk analysis into

corporate sustainability strategy .

2. Risk Assessment & Analytics

Lead climate risk assessments, including

scenario analysis , hazard mapping, and

resilience scoring

using external data sources and internal modeling tools.

Collaborate with consultants, data providers, and engineering partners to

quantify exposure

and identify adaptation priorities.

Support integration of climate-related risk metrics into portfolio reporting and

investor communications .

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to

executive leadership, investors, and the board .

Translate technical climate insights into actionable business strategies.

Contribute to

ESG disclosures

(e.g., TCFD, GRESB, CDP) and regulatory filings.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with teams across

investments, asset management, development, and capital markets

to ensure climate resilience informs major decisions.

Support due diligence on

potential acquisitions , evaluating climate exposure, regulatory impacts, and risk mitigation pathways.

Collaborate with sustainability, engineering, and operations professionals to identify

portfolio-wide decarbonization and resilience opportunities .

5. Leadership & Innovation

Serve as the

internal subject matter expert

for climate science, adaptation, and policy trends.

Manage and mentor analysts supporting ESG and resilience initiatives.

Stay current with evolving frameworks (e.g., SEC climate disclosure, CSRD, ISSB) and integrate best practices into firm policies.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

environmental science, engineering, sustainability, finance, or related field .

8+ years

of professional experience in

climate risk, ESG consulting, or real estate investment .

Deep understanding of

physical and transition climate risks , including exposure to hazard data, modeling, and scenario planning.

Proven experience integrating climate or ESG frameworks into

investment or asset management processes .

Familiarity with

TCFD ,

GRESB , or other sustainability disclosure frameworks.

Strong

analytical and financial modeling

skills; ability to connect climate data with business outcomes.

Excellent communication skills — able to engage both technical experts and senior financial decision-makers.

Preferred:

Experience within

real estate private equity, REIT, or institutional investment management

environments.

Exposure to

resilience engineering, energy efficiency, or decarbonization strategy .

Experience working with

climate data providers

or risk platforms.

Professional certifications such as LEED AP, CFA ESG, or similar credentials.

Personal Attributes

Strategic thinker with a

balance of technical rigor and business fluency .

Confident communicator who can

influence executive and investor audiences .

Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and adaptable within a fast-paced, private equity environment.

Mission-driven and passionate about

advancing resilience and sustainability in the built environment .

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary + performance bonus.

Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, etc.).

Professional development support and continued education opportunities.

Hybrid work flexibility.

We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

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