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Are you skilled at analyzing economic trends? Could your insights enrich our team's economic research and analysis?
FocusEconomics is a leading provider of economic intelligence reports and data solutions for senior executives in multinational companies and governmental organizations. We are expanding our operations and are looking for a full-time Junior Economist to join our team.
Key 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 commodity bullet-point summaries for clients, following the FocusEconomics style guidelines.
• Write longer and more complex content as and when required, with limited assistance from other Economists or the Team Leader.
• Ensure the quality of our panelists’ forecasts.
• Validate historical economic data for countries, highlighting any room for improvement and fixing any gaps or errors.
• Revise other Economists’ written work, country forecasts, historical country data and PDF reports.
• Respond to panelist and client questions and requests.
• Assist the Team Leader and other Economists with ad-hoc tasks as and when required.
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.
What we offer
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid work model with added flexibility — team members from abroad have the option to work remotely from their home country during specific weeks each year.
• Annual learning budget provided for professional development.
• Office perks include complimentary fruits and coffee.
• Enjoy an international and multicultural workplace environment.
• Participate in regular team events and social gatherings, including seasonal celebrations.
• Office in sunny Barcelona city center.
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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Production, Writing/Editing, and Analyst
* Industries
Information Services
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