Economist – Director

Mackenzie Jones; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Jones Middle East is seeking a senior economist to work closely with the CEO, delivering strategic content and analysis reflecting macroeconomic trends. You will monitor regional developments and contribute to a cohesive global forecast guiding decision making.

The role requires a deep understanding of macroeconomic indicators, monetary policy, and regulatory developments, with a track record of advisory influence at senior management level.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Economic trends, metrics and principles, as a minimum 10-12years of relevant experience
• At least 7 years progressive leadership responsibility in an organization of similar scope and size
• Masters degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics or Finance; PhD preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze regional economies, forecast country and regional developments
• Provide economic assumptions and contribute to strategic content for leadership
• Generate longer term thematic research for broad consumption and benchmark against regional peers

Skills

Macroeconomics

Forecasting

Leadership

Strategic advising

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

Econometric methods

Quantitative modelling

Job description

Our client is a Financial Services focused business with diverse interests across different aspects of the industry. They are currently expanding the office of the CEO and are looking to hire a senior economist to join and work closely with the CEO, producing strategic content and analysis and be a trusted adviser to the senior leadership of the organisation.

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the production of strategic content and analysis and to establish a view on Macroeconomic issues in keeping with the businesses strategic imperatives.

This role will be viewed as a trusted adviser to the business leadership and senior management as it pertains to macro-economic, monetary policy or regulatory developments and issues.

This role will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing the economies, forecasting country and regional economic developments, and provide economic assumptions. You will continually benchmark with other regional Economists; sovereign analysts in the region to ensure that a consistent regional forecast and perspective is developed and incorporated into a cohesive global forecast and the macroeconomic views that help in decision making.

In addition to providing relevant and timely economic analysis on the region for regularly published economic reports, the Director Economist will be expected to generate longer term thematic research for broad consumption

Strategic Direction

• Macroeconomic forecast for the GCC and the MENA region
• Work to define the direction and vision for the Macroeconomics and Statistics Unit in line with the mission and vision such that it can deliver on its strategic imperatives
• Provide strategic counsel to the leadership and design policy and regulatory measures for the overall strategy of the business
• Model adherence to accountabilities and activities defined in the Department’s mandate while providing leadership and decision making to ensure eff

Applicants for this role must possess the following

• Understanding of Economic trends, metrics and principles, as a minimum 10-12years of relevant experience
• At least 7 years progressive leadership responsibility in an organization of similar scope and size
• The candidate should at least have a Masters Degree from an internationally recognized university in related fields such as Economics, Econometrics, Statistics and Finance, PhD is preferred

Competencies

• Extensive experience in conducting economic research in international organizations and financial institutions
• Vast practice in macroeconomic forecasting and their implication for asset classes evaluation
• Solid knowledge of portfolio allocation models
• Experience in policy formulation and economic stabilization programs in emerging markets
• Strong quantitative background, econometric skills and programming knowledge
• Proven track record of achieving results within defined budgets and timelines
• Excellent strategic communication, both written and oral, underlined by numerous speaking engagements at international conferences

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

Areas of specialties we recruit for are: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering.