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.
Tasks
• 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.
* Fluent in English and Spanish.
* You must be residing in Barcelona
Benefits
* Enjoy an international and multicultural workplace environment.
* Participate in regular team events and social gatherings, including seasonal celebrations.
* Office in sunny Barcelona city center.
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