Senior Analyst, Middle East and Africa

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical organization in Greater London seeks a candidate for an intellectual leadership role focusing on economic analysis of MENA countries. The successful applicant will possess strong macroeconomic knowledge, communication skills, and hold a Master's degree or MBA. Responsibilities include ensuring quality standards, mentoring staff, and promoting the organization's work externally. Benefits include a competitive pension, health insurance, and flexible working options, along with access to The Economist content.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Private health insurance

Work From Anywhere program

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in senior roles with demonstrated leadership.
• Thorough understanding of macroeconomic data and forecasting techniques.
• Strong writing and speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leading analysis and insight on major regions.
• Ensure quality standards for EIU products and services.
• Mentor analysts and help develop macroeconomic skills.

Skills

Leadership in analysis

Editorial judgement

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of macroeconomic data

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.

We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.

Accountabilities

In the role you would be expected to:

• To be an intellectual leader within the regional team, providing leading analysis and insight on some of the major Middle East and North Africa countries and strong regional knowledge
• Show a strong sense of editorial judgement and ensure required quality standards for EIU products and services are met at all times
• Promote our work on this topic within TEG and externally, and liaise directly with external clients and media organisation on behalf of The EIU
• To contribute to the commercial success of the Research and Analysis business via a focus on value-creation for clients
• Provide strategic insight and input to help develop the EIU’s products and services
• To work collaboratively with other senior EIU staff members to support new business development and implement divisional strategy
• Implement training and onboarding strategies to enhance skills across the team
• Work with both analysts and research analysts to mentor them and help them develop their macroeconomic and forecasting skills

Manage external contributors:

• Be responsible for finding and commissioning suitable external contributors to provide additional analysis of political and economic events within the countries of responsibility

Experience, skills and professional attributes

To succeed in the role you must have:

• Experience in senior positions and/or demonstrable experience
• A thorough understanding of macroeconomic data and forecasting techniques
• In-depth knowledge of economics and policy
• Very strong written and oral communication skills
• A Master degree and/or MBA
• Relevant language skills (Arabic; French) would be an advantage
• Strong knowledge in MS Office especially Excel, Access and PowerPoint

AI usage for your application

We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.

What we offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.