- Be an integral part of the development, management, and growth of the European and Middle East consulting team leadership, contributing to the growth of our regional capability for trade policy and trade analytics, economic development and planning, impact and scenario analysis, project delivery, and presentations for government ministries, multi-national corporations, and financial institutions
- Engage with senior client leaders, from senior government policy makers to senior corporate executives and budget owners, helping to share and guide policy making and senior level decision making
- Opportunity to manage large scale projects, shape the solution and lead in delivering the work, in collaboration with a world class team of experts and an unparalleled breadth of proprietary models and data from across the S&P Global enterprise. The EMEA consulting group is unique in having consultants from all our practice areas (economics, risk, trade, and supply chain); as part of this team, you will have development opportunities by working on projects across all our capability areas and sectors, and supported by our global team of colleagues
- You will be part of a team and environment that fosters creativity and innovation, encouraging you to bring new ideas and methodological approaches
- Project management including an internal, and more importantly external, leadership role
- Conceptualizing our technical approach and methods and communicating this in presentations, proposals and pitches to clients and prospective clients
- Conducting in-depth economic analysis, socio-economic impact assessments, and macro/microeconomic scenario research in the context of alternative trade relationships and economic transformation
- Conducting and supporting econometric modeling and forecasting
- Present methodological process and project findings to clients, lead analysis and reporting of insights, and provide technical support tailored to client needs and expectations
- Provide support to our commercial team in building a pipeline of business in the region focused on economic analysis including development, planning, scenarios and impact analysis
- PhD or master's degree minimum in Economics, with 10 years of work experience, preferably with prior consultancy and/or public policy experience
- Deep expertise and preferably experience of trade negotiations, trade agreements and trade policy formulation, economic development and planning, exposure to macroeconomic modeling and research, economic impact, and scenario (what-if) analysis
- Mathematical aptitude required with a strong ability to deal with scaled datasets and interpreting economic data
- Intellectually curious, collaborative, and positive can-do attitude; strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex economic concepts and models in a clear and concise manner to clients and internal stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective internal and external relationships across multiple stakeholders to effectively manage projects and win new business
- Proven project management skills
- Technical capabilities and knowledge
- Fluency in the English language, preferably also an Arabic speaker
- Travel requirement – travel throughout Europe and the ME region will be an integral part of the role for both client contact, project management and supporting business development efforts
- Arabic language skills desirable but not required
- Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
- Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
- Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
- Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
- Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
- Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Director - Economic Consulting - Washington DC, United States - S&P Global, Inc.
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About the Role:
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13Director – Economic Consulting
The Team:
The Global Intelligence and Analytics (GIA) consulting team supports our customers with a horizonal view of the geographies, sectors, and environments that shape the world in which they, their suppliers, and their customers operate. Our consultants design unique solutions using unparalleled data and insight spanning economics and industry, supply chain and logistics, geopolitics, and risk intelligence. We integrate these three practice areas through custom models, scenarios, indices, and analysis systems to inform critical decisions across a diverse range of workflows and sectors.
The Impact:
This role presents an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping our customers' strategies and planning. The successful candidate will lead client engagements, developing technical and strategic solutions together with fellow consultants, best-in-class researchers, subject matter experts, and data and analytics teams. The project work will focus on analyzing policy issues- specifically trade and FTA policies, trade economics, direct investment flows, economic impact, and scenario analysis.
The Middle East is our fastest growing region with the most diverse client set, spanning government ministries, industrial/manufacturing, energy, technology, and mining firms, to name a few. Increasingly the Middle East is also characterized by countries in transition, moving from an extensive focus on petroleum and related products into more open and diversified economies, more reliant upon trade in merchandise and services. Our client's partner with us for insight and expertise to help shape their global trade relationships, trade and FTA policies and opportunities, macro/microeconomic reform initiatives; to support growth strategies, identify operating risks, and communicate the economic and social impact of these initiatives to their stakeholders.
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Flexible Working:
We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests for work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please speak with us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to accommodate wherever we can.
Return to Work:
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return-to-Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, andmake decisions with conviction. For more information, visit .What's In It For You?
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.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. Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
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At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
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