Senior Consultant | Dubai, UAE

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
09
Senior Consultant, Economics & Risk Consulting

The Team:

• The Global Intelligence and Analytics (GIA) team, within S&P Global's Market Intelligence division, supports clients across all government and private sectors with data and research on macroeconomics, market and impact analysis, trade, supply chains, geopolitics, and location-specific operational risk. GIA's services consist of subscriptions to data/analysis products and consulting that designs and delivers custom solutions for client requirements that are not easily met by standard subscription products. These custom research solutions typically combine datasets, deploy specialized models, and/or develop new approaches to deliver unique insights in the formats client require.
• Whereas most major consultancies rely on large teams to provide value, our team is fortunate to draw on an unparalleled breadth of data, expertise, and models to solve client problems, and support planning and decision-making. These proprietary assets are the result of decades of development and proven value. Our team members are expected to work across a number of functions, from analysis and modeling, solution design, project management, and technical development, including new methodologies and models while coordinating with diverse subject matter experts.
• We value collaboration above all else. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming team and maintaining a culture in which colleagues can develop and grow their career. (Many have been part of the team for decades.) Creativity is key: we need to solve our clients' problems efficiently - to exacting standards. Our work also depends on curiosity: the range of assets available to us means our team routinely discovers new capabilities and is continuously enhancing our solutions for clients, many of which we have worked with for decades. Our team also needs to be flexible: work intensifies as we approach clients' deadlines - and we often work on several projects at once.

The Impact:

• Our business across the Middle East has expanded rapidly in recent years as clients in the region rationalize their spending on professional services and move towards research-based solutions that clearly add strategic and operational value. We are now engaged in several high-profile, multi-year projects and expect this to continue.
• We seek new members of our team to support this growing business. You will be at the forefront of project delivery, working with senior colleagues to deliver to clients, often to tight and moving deadlines. You gain exposure to a wide range of projects, including those focused on economic transition planning, macro/ microeconomic reform initiatives, and trade policies; growth strategies; quantifying political, security, and operational risks; tracing supply chains; scenario planning; and developing early warning signals for risks emerging in a wide range of corporate functions. You will shape data-led narratives on the economic and social impact of new initiatives in a rapidly evolving region. Your clients will be decision-makers in governments, ministries, national authorities, trade associations, and businesses mainly in the energy, chemicals, finance, and manufacturing sectors. While your focus will be the Middle East, you are likely to also support projects for clients in Europe, Asia, and North America.

What's in it for you:

• You will be integral to the growth and consolidation of our growing Middle East business. You will be exposed to business norms, best practices, and high-profile clients in the region - and beyond.
• You will become used to working with senior and experienced colleagues and develop the professionalism that impresses internal and external stakeholders alike. As you gain experience, you are likely to assume increasing responsibility, including project management, client-relationship management, thought leadership and/or partnering with commercial teams to develop new business.
• You will be part of a team and environment that celebrates innovation, encouraging you to bring new ideas and methodological approaches. You will use coding and data skills and a deepening understanding of our capabilities to drive efficiency in our business by, for example, automating routine tasks or suggesting ways to streamline our existing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support econometric modeling and forecasting, including data gathering, cleaning, and validation. Undertake desk-based research on a range of topics required by our clients.
• Identify and qualify external data needs and integrate these data into our data and models. Models range from comprehensive macroeconomic simulations to custom benchmarks and indices.
• Lead analysis and reporting of insights and provide technical support tailored to clients' needs and expectations.
• Work with senior colleagues to design technical approaches to clients' problems and communicate these approaches clearly internally and externally.
• Accompany colleagues to present project findings, capabilities, assets, methodologies to senior personnel, including government ministers and C-suite.
• Project management support, focused on coordinating across internal teams to ensure deliverables are correctly sequenced and executed.

What We're Looking For:

• Master's-level education in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or related fields. You will be expected to understand all major concepts in macroeconomics, microeconomics, trade, commerce, and geopolitics.
• Competency with full Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Familiarity with programs for statistical analysis - E-views (ideally), with knowledge of R, Stata. Python also useful. You will be expected to use our internal AI agents efficiently and safely to conduct research.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build relationships across diverse project stakeholders, both external and internal. Intellectual curiosity, openness to collaboration, and a resilient attitude. You will need to be self-organised and comfortable prioritizing work yourself to meet competing deadlines.
• A minimum of three years' experience working on economic modeling and/or large datasets for delivery of insights to clients.
• Fluent Arabic preferred, not essential.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.