Junior Economist

Focus Economics; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading provider of economic intelligence in Barcelona is seeking a talented Junior Economist to join their dynamic team. This role involves analyzing economic trends, writing comprehensive economic reports, and engaging with clients. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Economics and has a passion for clear writing and teamwork. The company offers a hybrid work model, flexible hours, and an international work environment.

Servicios

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Annual learning budget

Optional healthcare plan

Office perks like fresh fruit and coffee

Regular team events and seasonal celebrations

Centrally located office in sunny Barcelona

Formación

• Degree in Economics with a focus on Macroeconomics or International Economics.
• Knowledge of current economic debates relevant to decision makers in business and government.
• Passion for the English language and ability to craft clear, concise and factually accurate writing.
• Well-developed sense of teamwork.
• Great attention to detail.
• Extremely organized and willing to complete routine administrative tasks.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and juggle competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Keep abreast of current economic and political developments.
• Ensure timely written coverage of country economic indicators.
• Write insightful country and commodities bullets.
• Validate historical economic data for countries.
• Respond to partners and client questions and requests.

Conocimientos

Economic analysis

Writing skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Educación

Degree in Economics focusing on Macroeconomics or International Economics

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Role Description

Do you have a passion for analyzing economic trends? Are you eager to contribute your insights to a dynamic team of researchers?

At FocusEconomics, a leading provider of economic intelligence reports and data solutions for senior executives in multinational companies and government organizations, we’re growing and looking for a talented Junior Economist to join our team full-time.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of current economic and political developments in countries and commodity markets via news, research papers and statistical updates.
• Ensure timely written coverage of country economic indicators.
• Write insightful country and commodities bullets following the FocusEconomics style guidelines.
• Write more complex and longer country content as and when required, with limited assistance from other Economists and their Team Leader.
• Ensure the quality of our panelists’ forecasts.
• Validate historical economic data for countries, highlighting any room for improvement in this historical data and fixing any gap or error.
• Revision of other economists’ written work, country forecasts, historical country data and PDF reports.
• Respond to partners and client questions and requests.

Requirements

• Degree in Economics with a focus on Macroeconomics or International Economics.
• Knowledge of current economic debates relevant to decision makers in business and government.
• Passion for the English language and ability to craft clear, concise and factually accurate writing.
• Well-developed sense of teamwork.
• Great attention to detail.
• Extremely organized and willing to complete routine administrative tasks.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and juggle competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.

Our Offer

• Hybrid work model
• Flexible working hours
• Annual learning budget for your professional development
• Optional healthcare plan
• Office perks like fresh fruit and coffee
• A truly international and multicultural team
• Regular team events and seasonal celebrations
• Centrally located office in sunny Barcelona

About us

Based in Barcelona, Spain, FocusEconomics is a leading provider of economic intelligence via reports, data solutions and a business intelligence platform. Our clients are senior executives in multinational and national companies, governmental organizations and think tanks. In order to provide our clients with the latest economic forecasts from a variety of sources, FocusEconomics maintains an extensive global network of analysts at the world’s leading economic research teams in international investment banks, think tanks, consultancies and national banks around the world.

Our team of over 40 professionals - economists, data analysts, and support staff - comes from diverse international backgrounds. This international group of talented people makes it possible for us to support our clients every day, providing reliable and unbiased macroeconomic intelligence.