Economist - EMEA Macro Consulting

Oxford Economics; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 360.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oxford Economics is seeking a macro consultant to join our expanding Dubai office in the EMEA team. The role focuses on design, implementation and delivery of macro modelling projects for the Middle East, supporting client engagement and contributing to the growth of subscriptions and consultancy revenue.

The successful candidate will bring postgraduate economics training, experience with macro models, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across offices while meeting tight

Qualifikationen

• Postgraduate degree in Economics.
• Experience using macroeconomic models for forecasting or scenario analysis.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work in cross-office teams and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Aufgaben

• Support macro consultancy projects in the Middle East using OE's Global Economic Model.
• Travel regularly within the Middle East region.
• Present Oxford's views to clients via conferences, webinars and meetings.
• Handle Middle East-related client queries and general regional inquiries.
• Support sales and marketing by presenting Oxford's view and products, including regional travel.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Excel & PowerPoint

Ausbildung

Postgraduate Economics

Applied macroeconomic modelling

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Department: Macro Consulting

Location: Dubai, UAE

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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.