Trade Consultant

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The Team:

• The Global Insight (GI) group within S&P Globals Market Intelligence division supports clients across all government and private sectors with data and research on macroeconomics markets trade supply chains geopolitics and operational risk. GIs services consist of subscriptions to data/ analysis products and consulting. This role is in the consulting team. The team designs and delivers custom analytical solutions for client requirements that are not met by subscription products. These custom solutions typically integrate datasets deploy specialized models and/ or develop new approaches to deliver unique insights to support clients in their strategic decisions. Whereas most major consultancies rely on large teams to provide value our team is fortunate to draw on an unparalleled breadth of data research 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 group of subject matter experts.
• We value collaboration above all else. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming team that maintains a culture in which colleagues can develop new skills and grow their career. (Many have been part of the team for decades.) Creativity is key: we need to solve our clients problems efficiently within set budgets and to exacting standards. We depend 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 as clients in the region move towards quantitative research-based solutions that clearly add strategic and operational value. We are now engaged in several high-profile multi-year projects and expect our growth to accelerate.
• We seek new team members to support this exciting business. You will be at the forefront of project delivery working with senior colleagues to deliver to clients often to tight and moving deadlines. Increasingly the Middle East is also characterized by countries in transition moving from an extensive focus on petroleum and related products into more open and diversified economies more reliant upon trade in merchandise and services. Our clients partner with us for insight and expertise to help shape their global trade relationships trade and FTA policies and opportunities macro/microeconomic reform initiatives; to support growth strategies identify operating risks and communicate the economic and social impact of these initiatives to their stakeholders. You will gain exposure to a wide range of projects including those focused on economic transition planning macro/ microeconomic reform initiatives and international trade and investment strategies; 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.
• You may also manage projects working with colleagues across time zones and nourishing client relationships. 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 and potentially in Asia and North America.

Whats in it for you:

• You will be integral to the growth 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 waysto streamline our existing processes. You will also use our internally developed AI to help deliver richly detailed qualitative research.

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. This will typically include policy and regulatory developments political and security dynamics and mapping stakeholders around new projects and investment.
• 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. Experience with trade models such as gravity analysis preferred
• 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 Were Looking For:

• Masters-level education in Economics Econometrics Statistics or related fields. You will be expected to understand all major concepts in macroeconomics microeconomics international trade and investment commerce and geopolitics.
• A minimum of four years experience working on economic modelling and/or large datasets for delivery of insights to clients.
• Competency with full Microsoft Office suite especially Word Excel and PowerPoint. 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 your work to meet competing deadlines.
• Fluent Arabic preferred not essential.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

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Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

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