Senior Consultant

Ihs Global Fz; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Consultant specialized in Economics and Risk Consulting. The role involves econometric modeling, data analysis, and client communication. Suitable candidates must possess a Master's degree and at least three years of relevant experience, along with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and statistical tools. Fluency in Arabic is preferred. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Masters-level education in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or related fields.
• Minimum of three years' experience in economic modeling and large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support econometric modeling and forecasting, including data gathering.
• Lead analysis and reporting of insights tailored to clients.
• Design technical approaches and communicate them to project stakeholders.
• Project management support to ensure deliverables are met.

Skills

Econometric modeling

Data gathering and validation

Technical communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Fluent Arabic

Education

Masters in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Eviews

R

Stata

Python

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

Senior Consultant Economics & Risk Consulting

The Team

• The Global Intelligence and Analytics (GIA) team within S&P Globals Market Intelligence division supports clients across all government and private sectors with data and research on macroeconomics market and impact analysis trade supply chains geopolitics and locationspecific operational risk. GIAs services consist of subscriptions to data / analysis products and consulting that designs and delivers custom solutions for client requirements that are not easily met by standard subscription products. These custom research solutions typically combine datasets deploy specialized models and / or develop new approaches to deliver unique insights in the formats client require
• Whereas most major consultancies rely on large teams to provide value our team is fortunate to draw on an unparalleled breadth of data expertise and models to solve client problems and support planning and decisionmaking. These proprietary assets are the result of decades of development and proven value. Our team members are expected to work across a number of functions from analysis and modeling solution design project management and technical development including new methodologies and models while coordinating with diverse subject matter experts
• We value collaboration above all else. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming team and maintaining a culture in which colleagues can develop and grow their career. (Many have been part of the team for decades. Creativity is key : we need to solve our clients problems efficiently to exacting standards. Our work also depends on curiosity : the range of assets available to us means our team routinely discovers new capabilities and is continuously enhancing our solutions for clients many of which we have worked with for decades. Our team also needs to be flexible : work intensifies as we approach clients deadlines and we often work on several projects at once

The Impact

• Our business across the Middle East has expanded rapidly in recent years as clients in the region rationalize their spending on professional services and move towards researchbased solutions that clearly add strategic and operational value. We are now engaged in several highprofile multiyear projects and expect this to continue
• We seek new members of our team to support this growing business. You will be at the forefront of project delivery working with senior colleagues to deliver to clients often to tight and moving deadlines. You gain exposure to a wide range of projects including those focused on economic transition planning macro / microeconomic reform initiatives and trade policies; growth strategies; quantifying political security and operational risks; tracing supply chains; scenario planning; and developing early warning signals for risks emerging in a wide range of corporate functions. You will shape dataled narratives on the economic and social impact of new initiatives in a rapidly evolving region. Your clients will be decisionmakers in governments ministries national authorities trade associations and businesses mainly in the energy chemicals finance and manufacturing sectors. While your focus will be the Middle East you are likely to also support projects for clients in Europe Asia and North America

Whats in it for you

• You will be integral to the growth and consolidation of our growing Middle East business. You will be exposed to business norms best practices and highprofile clients in the region and beyond
• You will become used to working with senior and experienced colleagues and develop the professionalism that impresses internal and external stakeholders alike. As you gain experience you are likely to assume increasing responsibility including project management clientrelationship management thought leadership and / or partnering with commercial teams to develop new business
• You will be part of a team and environment that celebrates innovation encouraging you to bring new ideas and methodological approaches. You will use coding and data skills and a deepening understanding of our capabilities to drive efficiency in our business by for example automating routine tasks or suggesting ways to streamline our existing processes

Responsibilities

• Support econometric modeling and forecasting including data gathering cleaning and validation. Undertake deskbased research on a range of topics required by our clients
• Identify and qualify external data needs and integrate these data into our data and models. Models range from comprehensive macroeconomic simulations to custom benchmarks and indices
• Lead analysis and reporting of insights and provide technical support tailored to clients and needs and expectations
• Work with senior colleagues to design technical approaches to clients problems and communicate these approaches clearly internally and externally
• Accompany colleagues to present project findings capabilities assets methodologies to senior personnel including government ministers and Csuite
• Project management support focused on coordinating across internal teams to ensure deliverables are correctly sequenced and executed

What We Are Looking For

• Masterslevel education in Economics Econometrics Statistics or related fields. You will be expected to understand all major concepts in macroeconomics microeconomics trade commerce and geopolitics
• Competency with full Microsoft Office suite especially Excel PowerPoint and Access. Familiarity with programs for statistical analysis Eviews (ideally) with knowledge of R Stata. Python also useful. You will be expected to use our internal AI agents efficiently and safely to conduct research
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build relationships across diverse project stakeholders both external and internal. Intellectual curiosity openness to collaboration and a resilient attitude. You will need to be selforganised and comfortable prioritizing work yourself to meet competing deadlines
• A minimum of three years experience working on economic modelling and / or large datasets for delivery of insights to clients
• Fluent Arabic preferred not essential

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.