Economist - EMEA Macro Consulting

Oxford Economics; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Economics in Dubai is seeking a dynamic professional to join our growing EMEA macro consultancy team. Based in our Dubai office, you will design, implement and deliver economic modelling projects for the Middle East region, supporting client engagements and helping the sales team expand the subscription base.

The role requires strong postgraduate economics training, experience with macro forecasting, and excellent quantitative and communication skills, with travel across the region

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Economics or related field.
• Experience using applied macroeconomic models for forecasting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work across offices and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support macro consultancy projects for Middle East clients using macro models.
• Travel within the Middle East region regularly.
• Present the house view to clients via conferences, webinars and meetings.
• Support sales and marketing by presenting Oxford’s view and products.

Skills

Macro modelling

Economics

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in Economics

Tools

OE Global Economic Model

Job description

Department

Macro Consulting

Location

Dubai, UAE

Description

Oxford Economics, a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm - is hiring for our EMEA macro consultancy team to be based in Oxford’s growing Dubai office. We are looking to expand the team in the Dubai office as we seek to capitalize on growth opportunities in the region. The Middle East is a key market for Oxford’s growth objectives, where we already have some significant consultancy projects and aim to rapidly grow revenues from subscriptions and consultancy. The position will focus on design, implementation and delivery of a variety of economic consultancy modelling projects for the Mideast region. In addition, the position involves supporting Oxford’s Mideast macro analysis and engaging with existing clients, as well as helping the sales team develop the subscription base.

Key Responsibilities

More specifically, the role will entail:

• Supporting a wide range of macro consultancy projects for clients in the MidEast region, with a focus on macro modelling using OE’s Global Economic Model.
• The position will involve regular travel within the MidEast region.
• Presenting the house view to clients through client conferences, webinars and meetings.
• Dealing with Mideast-related client queries and more general queries from clients in the region.
• Supporting sales and marketing by presenting Oxford’s view and products, this could involve extensive travelling the region.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Strong academic education in Economics at postgraduate level.
• Previous experience in using applied macroeconomics models for forecasting and/or scenario analysis.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams across different offices and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Career Development

This Role Offers Significant Opportunities For Professional Growth, Including

• Accelerated career progression based on performance and achievement of KPIs
• Expanding scope of responsibilities after successful completion of initial onboarding period
• Development of technical economic knowledge and consulting expertise

Competencies

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Client Focus: Dedication to meeting and exceeding client expectations
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of business development and revenue generation
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams and geographies
• Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to changing client needs and priorities
• Initiative: Proactive approach to identifying and solving problems
• Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to and understanding of Middle Eastern business culture and practices

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.