Role Description
Do you have a passion for analyzing economic trends? Are you eager to contribute your insights to a dynamic team of researchers?
At FocusEconomics, a leading provider of economic intelligence reports and data solutions for senior executives in multinational companies and government organizations, we’re growing and looking for a talented Junior Economist to join our team full-time.
Responsibilities
* Keep abreast of current economic and political developments in countries and commodity markets via news, research papers and statistical updates.
* Ensure timely written coverage of country economic indicators.
* Write insightful country and commodities bullets following the FocusEconomics style guidelines.
* Write more complex and longer country content as and when required, with limited assistance from other Economists and their Team Leader.
* Ensure the quality of our panelists’ forecasts.
* Validate historical economic data for countries, highlighting any room for improvement in this historical data and fixing any gap or error.
* Revision of other economists’ written work, country forecasts, historical country data and PDF reports.
* Respond to partners and client questions and requests.
Requirements
* Degree in Economics with a focus on Macroeconomics or International Economics.
* Knowledge of current economic debates relevant to decision makers in business and government.
* Passion for the English language and ability to craft clear, concise and factually accurate writing.
* Well-developed sense of teamwork.
* Great attention to detail.
* Extremely organized and willing to complete routine administrative tasks.
* Able to meet tight deadlines and juggle competing priorities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.
Our Offer
* Hybrid work model
* Flexible working hours
* Annual learning budget for your professional development
* Optional healthcare plan
* Office perks like fresh fruit and coffee
* A truly international and multicultural team
* Regular team events and seasonal celebrations
* Centrally located office in sunny Barcelona
About us
Based in Barcelona, Spain, FocusEconomics is a leading provider of economic intelligence via reports, data solutions and a business intelligence platform. Our clients are senior executives in multinational and national companies, governmental organizations and think tanks. In order to provide our clients with the latest economic forecasts from a variety of sources, FocusEconomics maintains an extensive global network of analysts at the world’s leading economic research teams in international investment banks, think tanks, consultancies and national banks around the world.
Our team of over 40 professionals - economists, data analysts, and support staff - comes from diverse international backgrounds. This international group of talented people makes it possible for us to support our clients every day, providing reliable and unbiased macroeconomic intelligence.
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