Business Research - Economist - Cairo at Collective

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Economic Research, Market Research, Macroeconomics, Data Analysis, Economic Modeling, Trade, FDI, Industrial Policy, Collaboration, Data Visualization, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Analytical Mindset, Proactive, Self-Motivated, Bilingual

Industry

Software Development

Description

About us Infomineo is a pioneering global AI-enhanced research company that transforms how businesses access, analyze, and act on critical intelligence. We've evolved from traditional business research outsourcing to become the strategic partner that combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence with deep human expertise. We offer 3 services to our global clients (leading consulting companies, Fortune 500 companies, and government entities): AI and Data Advisory, Next-Gen Insights and Resource Scaling. This is made possible by relying on 3 pillars of excellence: 1) 350+ industry experts spread across 5 offices (Cairo, Casablanca, Mexico City, Dubai, Barcelona), 2) Our proprietary AI orchestrator, 3) Extensive knowledge assets combining 500,000+ delivered case studies and database subscriptions. Ready to kick start your career with us? About this role Are you analytically minded and intellectually curious? Do you thrive on transforming complex economic data into actionable insights? Are you excited about influencing policy and economic strategy in high-impact regions like the GCC? If so, this role is for you. As a Junior Economist, you’ll support the development of cutting-edge economic analysis and policy reports. You will monitor global and regional macroeconomic trends, conduct rigorous market research, and help assess the economic impact of policies and initiatives. This role offers a dynamic environment where no two projects are the same and where your expertise in macroeconomics, trade, FDI, and industrial policy will be both challenged and sharpened. You will work closely with a collaborative team, leveraging leading data sources and economic models to deliver high-quality insights that shape strategic decision-making. What you will do Support the analysis of economic policies, macroeconomic trends, and indicators Support economic impact assessments (eg., multipliers, regressions, economic modeling) Monitor the macroeconomic landscape at UAE local, GCC regional and global scale Conduct extensive market research, including benchmarking, trend identification, industry / entity profiling, data analysis Collaborate in the elaboration of economics and policy reports Review documentation and summarize key points Who you are Background & linguistic skills: You have a passion in conducting economic / market research in top tier economic research and/or consulting firm (Oxford Economics, EIU, etc.) You are someone with a minimum of 3 years of work experience (i.e., market research, economic research, consultancy, credit rating agencies, banking, business intelligence, central banks, ministries, economic/financial research) You hold a Bachelors's degree in Economics/Finance or similar from a top-tier university (PhD or Masters is a big plus) You are familiar with macroeconomics, FDI, trade, industrial policy, and market intelligence You have knowledge of relevant data providers / sources (World Bank, IMF, OECD, UN Comtrade, Global Trade Alerts, Macrobond, Bloomberg, Fitch, Moody’s, S&P, Focus Economics, Oxford Economics, EIU, etc.) Having publications in economics related to trade, FDI, industrial policies, economic policies, and macroeconomics is a plus You have knowledge of the GCC economics, strategies, and policies is a plus, particularly the UAE and Saudi You have knowledge of literature on trade, FDI, industrial policies, and economic policies You are experienced in building economic models, including forecasting, is a plus You have some experience in data visualization (a plus, including PowerBi and Tableau) You have a solid understanding You enjoy collaborating with people and working in teams You are fully proficient in English and Arabic Competencies: Flexible and quick learner Analytical mindset and intellectually curious Willing to work in unfamiliar fields or with limited information Proactive and self-motivated Problem solver with attention to detail A positive team worker Able to meet strict deadlines and willing to stay long hours as necessary Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion Cultural Aspects & Values: Intellectually curious person Energetic and positive attitude with a willingness to learn Self-motivated with a commitment to excellence and high-quality standards Someone who is collaborative with different mindsets and who can thrive in a diverse environment Proactive to ask for feedback in order to improve outcomes High level of integrity Solution oriented with a creative mindset What we offer A competitive salary A great working environment & fast-track career trajectory A healthy work-life balance Health insurance benefits Don’t hesitate. Apply by clicking on the button. Kindly include a cover letter with your application. We want to learn more about you! What is it like to work at Infomineo? If you've spoken with someone who works at Infomineo, you've probably heard that our people are our most valuable asset. Our diversity, both in terms of professional experience and culture, is the company’s greatest strength. By being a part of Infomineo, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, smart, and international team that values intellectual vitality and creativity. You will learn the best practices and tools in your field of work, as well as how best to leverage AI for more efficiency to enable focusing on generating more impact to a client. You will grow your career and expertise across different regions and industries. As a member of the team, you'll be encouraged to contribute by applying your ideas while playing an instrumental role in the company’s development and growth. Within this role, you'll support leading international institutions & companies with the data and information required to fuel key business decisions Equal opportunity employer Infomineo is an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any sort of discrimination (based on color, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or any other attributes) in all aspects of employment (recruiting, hiring, wages and salary, promotions, benefits, trainings and job termination). If you believe you match our requirements and values, we would be happy to hear from you. Visit our website to know more about us, our services and company culture.

Responsibilities

Support the analysis of economic policies and macroeconomic trends while conducting extensive market research. Collaborate in the elaboration of economics and policy reports.