Senior Economist, MENA Forecasting & Policy Insights

S&P Global; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market intelligence firm is seeking an Economist to join its MENA forecasting team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or master's in economics, fluency in English and Arabic, and 7-10 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include economic analysis and forecasting for MENA economies, collaborating with internal teams, and contributing to economic publications. This role is limited to KSA Nationals only.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Competitive pay

Family-friendly perks

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in monitoring and forecasting economies in the MENA region.
• Strong command of quantitative analysis and forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on economic and financial developments in MENA countries.
• Forecast economic conditions using S&P Global models.
• Author insightful in-depth reports on macroeconomic topics.

Skills

Analytical proficiency

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

PhD or master's degree in economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

EViews

Job description

A leading market intelligence firm is seeking an Economist to join its MENA forecasting team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or master's in economics, fluency in English and Arabic, and 7-10 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include economic analysis and forecasting for MENA economies, collaborating with internal teams, and contributing to economic publications. This role is limited to KSA Nationals only.