Chief Economist

Job description / Role

As the Chief Economist, you'll play a vital role in conducting ongoing economic research regionally and globally, including macro and monetary economic analysis, econometric analysis, and other relevant economic subjects. You will work closely with senior management, providing them with crucial economic insights, and in turn contributing to significant strategic and tactical decision-making processes.

Client Details

This is a prominent entity focused on financing sustainable development projects globally, particularly in developing countries, playing a crucial role in providing financial assistance and fostering economic growth through strategic investments and initiatives.

Description

* Review and analyse economic data to assess its impact on countries benefiting from the entity's contributions.
* Lead research and statistical analysis, providing informed analysis for economic outlooks.
* Evaluate feasibility studies of projects submitted to the organisation.
* Develop ad-hoc reports to provide senior management with quality economic research insights.
* Conduct economic research on competitive environments and market analysis.
* Track economic developments in major developed and emerging economies.
* Maintain macroeconomic and fiscal databases to international standards.

Job Offer

* Competitive tax-free salary
* Unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the economic vision and it's impact on the region.

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Economics or Statistics.
* 8 - 10 years of relevant experience in economic and funding research
* Deep expertise in macroeconomic theory, econometric techniques, and forecasting.
* Familiarity with portfolio management and PEST analysis.
* Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
* Ability to evaluate project feasibility and conduct cost-benefit analyses.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.