Economist

at  SP Global Inc

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Your key qualifications and skills include:

• PhD or master’s degree in economics or a closely related field with rigorous economics coursework
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, whether in a commercial or academic setting
• Prior experience in monitoring and forecasting the economies of the region
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Strong analytical proficiency and be comfortable with quantitative analysis and advanced forecasting tools, as well as proven competence in handling international economic data
• Excellent communication skills (written as well as verbal), with a track record of producing in-depth written analysis on a range of macroeconomic topics
• An interest in communicating cutting-edge economic ideas to a non-professional audience
• Strong command of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of EViews and prior experience with econometric forecasting models will be a plus
• The candidate will be required to work independently and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones.

OUR PEOPLE:

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

YOUR ROLE:

You will be a key member of the S&P Global Market Intelligence forecasting team. Reporting into the head of the MENA team, you will analyse, forecast, and consult on key economies of the MENA region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and report on economic and financial developments in several countries in the region
• Forecast economic conditions for these countries using S&P Global Market Intelligence’s economic models
• Interact and collaborate with other teams within S&P Global Market Intelligence
• Contribute to frequent outlook and risk publications (headline analysis, monthly and quarterly reports on the region and assigned countries)
• Author insightful in-depth reports on topics of interest to customers
• Support customer briefings at conferences, onsite presentations and via webcasts
• Respond to internal and external client inquiries
• Participate in regular calls with colleagues and customers during European & US business hours
• Support the firm’s commercial expansion by accompanying sales representatives to client and prospect meetings in the region

OUR PURPOSE:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.