Senior Economist

Insignia Search; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager in Economics to provide strategic insights for a government client in Abu Dhabi. This pivotal role focuses on analyzing macroeconomic trends and financial risks to drive high-quality economic analysis and forecasting. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage stakeholder engagement, and present actionable insights to senior leadership. This is a unique opportunity to shape economic strategy and make a significant impact within a leading government entity. If you are passionate about economics and looking for a challenging role, apply now!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in economic analysis and financial risk assessment.
• Professional certifications like CFA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze macroeconomic and financial trends to support strategic planning.
• Lead economic research and present findings to senior leadership.

Skills

Economic Analysis

Financial Risk Assessment

Policy Evaluation

Data-Driven Insights

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Master’s degree in Economics or Finance

Tools

Forecasting Tools

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Insignia Search

We are seeking a Senior Manager – Economics for our Government client in Abu Dhabi. The focus is to provide strategic insights on macroeconomic trends, financial risks, and policy developments. This role will drive high-quality economic analysis, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze macroeconomic, financial, and policy trends at local, regional, and global levels.
• Provide data-driven insights to support long-term strategic planning.
• Lead economic research, market assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Develop economic reports, models, and forecasting tools.
• Present findings to senior leadership, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Manage and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, representing the organization in key industry forums.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in economic analysis, policy evaluation, or financial risk assessment.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CFA) are a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape economic strategy within a leading government entity. Apply now to make an impact!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Research, and Consulting

Business Consulting and Services and Research Services

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Economist • Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates