Vice President Economic Advisory

Kroll; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Vice President for its Economics team. The role involves conducting thorough economic research, developing robust economic models, and mentoring junior staff members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economics, policy analysis, and project management, with an emphasis on strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of economics and policy experience.
• Arabic speaker with strong technical Arabic drafting skills.
• Ability to work with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic research and policy analysis.
• Develop economic analysis and modelling.
• Monitor and interpret macroeconomic trends.
• Draft technical reports and presentations.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Economic modelling

Policy analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, Accounting

Job description

Kroll’s Economics team specializes in providing data‑led economic insights to clients across a range of quantitative economic solutions, including macroeconomic forecasting and stress testing, strategic portfolio review, trade and climate modelling and economic impact analysis. As part of the team, you will help our client‑facing professionals develop solutions that empower us to better serve our clients in a rapidly growing market. In addition to optimizing existing projects and building better solutions for Kroll engagement teams, this role will have client exposure as we work collaboratively to solve client needs.

The ideal candidate should have prior quantitative economics experience from consulting, corporate or government background or other suitable evidence of a passion for developing and deploying deep technical skills. The candidate will also be experienced in economic modelling and policy development.

If you are an experienced economist, now is a great time to join Kroll! We are expanding our Economics team and are looking for a motivated Vice President to join us and support our growth and develop your skill sets.

Depending on the candidate, day‑to‑day responsibilities would include:

• Conduct economic research and policy analysis, on issues such as international trade, taxation, infrastructure, healthcare, education and environmental regulation.
• Develop and deploy best‑in‑class economic analysis and modelling, for example, input/output modelling and forecasting.
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop evidence‑based recommendations to support strategic planning and policy formulation.
• Produce reliable outputs in a consistent and accessible format, including presentations and dashboards, translating complex analysis into clear, actionable insights.
• Monitor and interpret macroeconomic trends, legislative developments, and regulatory changes.
• Draft detailed technical reports, as well as presentations and briefing materials for senior stakeholders.
• Gather, cleanse and refine data inputs from various sources (e.g., national statistical offices, OECD, World Bank).
• Ensure the Kroll economic modelling suite remains up‑to‑date and best in class, including demonstrating its performance through comparative analysis.
• Proactively stay informed of industry best practices and emerging tools through ongoing education and professional development.
• Work with Kroll engagement teams to identify and implement economics solutions, both on economics‑specific engagements and working collaboratively with other Kroll teams.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff.

Essential traits:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 6-9 years of economics and policy experience.
• Arabic speaker, with strong technical Arabic drafting skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including managing and developing client relationships, and mentoring and developing staff.
• Excellent project management abilities, including stakeholder management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the capacity to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• A passion for learning and evidence of self‑directed learning on technical subjects.
• Ability to work with staff at all levels of the organization.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century‑long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting‑edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you’ll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

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