About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use):09 The Role: Senior Economist, Middle East and North Africa, Global Intelligence and Analytics - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Team: We are a team of subject matter experts developing the forward-looking insights and analysis underpinning the Global Intelligence and Analytics (GIA) products and advisory, supporting clients to anticipate and manage critical business risks as well as leverage strategic opportunities. Our structure is evolving in line with our client's needs and to deliver on our business vision – which is to enrich our output through more integrated and holistic analysis within and across regional markets and industry sectors.  The Impact: You will be part of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) economics team, which provides macro-economic forecasting, modelling and analysis that underpins critical strategic decisions. Reporting to the head of the MENA economics team, you will analyze, forecast and consult on key economies of the region. You will participate in cross-capability collaboration and partner within GIA to deliver timely, actionable and unique insights to our clients from across the public and private sector. What’s in it for you: Do you want to be part of a dynamic, innovative team? Do you want to deepen and broaden your regional expertise? Do you want to advise clients in need of making critical business decisions? Join us and you will have the opportunity to work with global experts in macro-economic, geopolitical and industry forecasting and analysis. You will have the chance to expand further your regional expertise and research and analytical skills as part of a fast-growing division.    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

Job Requirements:

• Saudi Nationals Only
• A post-graduate degree in a closely related field
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and forecasting economies of the region
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Highly effective organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to stay on task, meet deadlines and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.  
• Knowledge of EViews and advanced forecasting tools, comfort with quantitative analysis and proven competence in handling international economic data
• Strong analytical proficiency and excellent communication skills (written as well as verbal), with a track record of producing in-depth written analysis on a range of macroeconomic topics
• Ability to work independently and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones.
• Strong self-awareness, interpersonal skills and cultural intelligence 
• Strong command of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working or living in-region desired

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