Economic Analyst

Job description / Role

- Conduct research and gather information using online / offline sources and produce data to support the Economist in decision-making, as well as contributing to the analysis and economic forecasts of the team
- Contribute to the writing of reports for internal and external distribution on regional and global issues
- Build economic databases and models, as well as maintaining existing ones
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to discuss, disseminate and explain research / analysis findings and responding to related queries
- Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner while delivering the required standard of service to customers and stakeholders
- Manage self in line with the bank’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own contribution to business performance
- Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the Company Service Standards to deliver the bank’s required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions

Requirements

- At least Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as an economist or research analyst in a research department
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or a related subject with strong economics focus
- Excellent written and spoken presentation skills and ability to communicate thought on macroeconomic and policy issues
- Knowledge of macroeconomic and financial market analysis
- Understanding of financial markets and instruments with a specific focus on multi-asset-class solutions
- Ability to deliver clear, meaningful and well-structured information and complex messages convincingly and concisely
- Creativity / flexibility to adapt approach and solutions independently in complex environments with a highly challenging client group

About the Company

Mark Williams is a Dubai recruitment company with a wealth of Search & Selection experience. Mark Williams International is a subsidiary of the Williams Group UK and in December 2009 set up the Middle East business.

Mark Williams is a fully licensed recruitment firm currently focused on fulfilling clients needs in; Emiratisation, Financial Services and Information Technology related position within the United Arab Emirates. The initial focus was looking at Emiratisation into the Financial Services sector across all seven Emirates. With an increased demand for over the subsequent years for Emiratisation we have broadened our scope to place UAE Nationals into Industry & Government with dedicated teams for Emiratisation into Financial Services and Industry. Given our focus is primarily on the local market it gives us a depth of understanding & knowledge that enables us deliver our business partners an unrivaled service in terms of; speed and most importantly, quality.

Founding the Middle East business in adverse market conditions has enabled us to capture market-share and establish ourselves as a house hold name within our specialisms. Within two years we had outgrown our initial office and moved to the prestigious Business Central Towers in Media City. Mark Williams, at the end of 2014 has completed its third upscaling of operations to Bay Square, Business Bay. This was a strategic move to enable continued business growth by servicing clients and candidates with improved infrastructure, access and parking. Mark Williams provides candidates and clients private meeting rooms, testing facilities and board room access to facilitate screening and interviews. With our current capacity and growth ambitions Mark Williams is now one of the fastest growing Recruitment agencies in the region.