Senior Consultant

About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):09Senior Consultant Economics & Risk ConsultingThe Team:The Global Intelligence and Analytics (GIA) team within S&P Globals 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 locationspecific operational risk. GIAs 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 requireWhereas 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 decisionmaking. 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 expertsWe 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 onceThe 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 researchbased solutions that clearly add strategic and operational value. We are now engaged in several highprofile multiyear projects and expect this to continueWe 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 dataled narratives on the economic and social impact of new initiatives in a rapidly evolving region. Your clients will be decisionmakers 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 AmericaWhats 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 highprofile clients in the region and beyondYou 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 clientrelationship management thought leadership and/or partnering with commercial teams to develop new businessYou 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 processesResponsibilities:Support econometric modeling and forecasting including data gathering cleaning and validation. Undertake deskbased research on a range of topics required by our clientsIdentify and qualify external data needs and integrate these data into our data and models. Models range from comprehensive macroeconomic simulations to custom benchmarks and indicesLead analysis and reporting of insights and provide technical support tailored to clients and needs and expectationsWork with senior colleagues to design technical approaches to clients problems and communicate these approaches clearly internally and externallyAccompany colleagues to present project findings capabilities assets methodologies to se