Talent Intelligence Report | Meteorology

Weather plays an increasingly vital role in commodity trading, directly impacting energy prices during temperature extremes, disrupting mining operation in wet conditions, and reducing grain yields during droughts. As climate change drives more frequent and unpredictable weather events, the need for accurate weather forecasting has become critical, increase demand for meteorologists within the industry.

The growing reliance on meteorological expertise highlights its value in optimising trading strategies and mitigating climate-related risks. However, this demand also brings challenges, particularly in defining the ideal desk setup to fully integrate weather analysis with trading teams.

Using our talent and market intelligence service, Proco TRAC we have analysed hiring trends and identified the challenges firms face in attracting meteorological talent. Based on our findings, we have written an in-depth report that uncovers six critical factors for firms to consider when building and strengthening their weather desks.

Leveraging our talent and market intelligence service, Proco TRAC we have created a comprehensive report detailing the key trends in meteorologist hiring for 2024. The report addresses challenges in defining optimal desk structures, provides insights into remuneration and retention, and highlights six critical factors firms should consider in 2025 when building or optimising their weather desks.

Our findings are grounded in extensive research and data derived from continuous engagement with our network of commodity trading firms, meteorology professionals, academic experts and our proprietary talent database.

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