Economist

Economist – Kuala Lumpur

The Pricing and Purchasing team under Global Intelligence & Analytics, at S&P Global Market Intelligence delivers vital price, cost and inflation information that helps companies recognize millions of dollars in cost savings. We do this by pulling apart the cost structure of our clients’ suppliers, and providing a detailed analysis of their prices, costs, demand, and productivity. This gives our clients a strategic advantage in negotiating with suppliers, as well as a “blueprint” of when to make big purchases, and why.

We are seeking an Economist with 3-5 years of experience to join this growing team. In this role, you will develop, enhance, and expand our analyses and forecasts with specific emphasis on translating insights into relevant, actionable client solutions.

S&P Global Market Intelligence is looking for a data-driven analyst to monitor, forecast, and present the price outlook for their assigned industry. In this role, you will work directly with clients in support of sales, answering ad-hoc pricing questions, demonstrating our price forecast methodology, and explaining our current outlook.

Specifically, you will:

1. Monitor and update the historical and forecast data
2. Actively participate in forecast model development efforts
3. Forecast near-term prices for a global buying audience
4. Create monthly and quarterly reports with emphasis on the drivers of the near-term price outlook
5. Respond to clients’ research-related questions by providing thought leadership and timely insight
6. Support coverage and expansion in Asia

Required Education/Experience:

BA/MA in Economics plus 3-5 years of related experience.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Strong and adaptable research and analytical skills, including ability to interpret data and research, and write/produce structured, compelling reports
• Statistical / modeling experience, preferably in EViews
• Coordination skills; ability to prioritize own workload and work to deadlines and under pressure
• Strong team spirit
• Customer-focused background
• Understanding of labor markets is preferred.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence:

S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

Flexible Working:

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

Grade/Level: 9

Equal Opportunity Employer:

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.