Senior Economist

ADGM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial authority in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Economist with 10–20 years of macroeconomic analysis experience across the GCC. The role involves leading analysis, developing executive reports, and advising senior leadership on economic trends. Candidates should have a Master's or Ph.D. in relevant fields, fluency in English, and ideally experience advising government stakeholders. This position is crucial for influencing decision-making at the highest levels.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of relevant experience, ideally within government entities or financial organizations.
• Deep regional expertise in economic affairs of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
• Experience advising senior leadership or government stakeholders is a strong plus.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead macroeconomic analysis of the GCC region, particularly Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
• Develop executive-ready intelligence reports and forecasts for C-level audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate economic insights into broader initiatives.
• Participate in scenario planning and risk analysis to assess macroeconomic shifts.
• Maintain network with regional think tanks and research institutions.

Skills

Macroeconomic analysis

Data simplification for non-technical audiences

Strategic thinking

Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

Superior writing and presentation capabilities

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Economics, International Finance, Public Policy, or related fields

Job description

Senior Economist is required with 10–20 years of proven expertise in macroeconomic analysis across the GCC, with a strong emphasis on Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of regional dynamics, policy frameworks, and economic transformation agendas, coupled with the ability to distil complex trends into actionable insights. This role is critical in supporting senior leadership, including H.E. the Chairman, through precise, timely, and forward-looking intelligence that influences decision-making at the highest levels.

As an individual contributor, the Senior Economist will be responsible for:

• Leading macroeconomic analysis of the GCC region, with a focus on Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
• Monitoring and interpreting economic indicators, policy changes, fiscal reforms, and geopolitical developments affecting the energy, financial, and investment landscapes.
• Developing executive-ready intelligence reports, briefings, and forecasts tailored to C-level and government audiences.
• Contributing to the team’s mission to deliver best‑in‑class, timely, concise, and actionable intelligence to H.E. the Chairman.
• Supporting strategic advisory engagements and preparing position papers for Abu Dhabi leadership on regional macroeconomic developments.
• Collaborating with internal strategy, finance, and policy teams to integrate economic insights into broader institutional initiatives.
• Participating in scenario planning, risk analysis, and long‑term outlook studies to assess the implications of macroeconomic shifts.
• Establishing and maintaining a strong network with regional think tanks, multilaterals, and research institutions.

Information Security related

• Understand, adopt, adhere and practice responsibilities or controls as per ADGM Information Security policy and as per best practices explained in the induction and awareness sessions.
• Confidentiality, Integrity and availability of the ADGM Information shall be maintained at all times i.e. within as well as outside ADGM.

Education

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Economics, International Finance, Public Policy, or related fields.

Work Experience

• 10–20 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within government entities, international institutions, or leading financial/energy organizations.
• Demonstrated track record in producing high-quality, executive-facing macroeconomic intelligence.
• Deep regional expertise in the economic affairs of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
• Experience advising senior leadership or government stakeholders is a strong plus.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Required Competencies

• Proven ability to simplify complex data for a non-technical audience.
• Strategic thinking and ability to connect macroeconomic developments to organizational priorities.
• Superior writing, briefing, and presentation capabilities.
• High level of discretion and political acumen when dealing with sensitive information.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, agile, and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

This role contributes directly to the following strategic outputs of the Market and Competitive Intelligence team:

• Deliver best‑in‑class intelligencethrough timely, effective, concise, and actionable economic assessments tailored to H.E. the Chairman.
• Position H.E. the Chairman as a foremost authority among peers in responding to economic and market queries from Abu Dhabi leadership.
• Enable trusted advisory capabilities that proactively support strategic initiatives and policy formulation for Abu Dhabi's leadership.