19 Senior Economist jobs in Saudi Arabia

Role Summary

The Economist will provide advanced economic analysis, research, and policy recommendations to support strategic decision-making. The role involves conducting quantitative and qualitative research, developing economic models, and evaluating the impact of fiscal, monetary, and structural policies on national and sectoral performance. The candidate will play a key role in producing reports, forecasts, and recommendations that align with the organization's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct macroeconomic and microeconomic research, including analysis of GDP, inflation, labor markets, and trade flows.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance economic models and forecasting tools.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies on the economy.
• Provide economic insights and scenario analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Draft analytical reports, policy briefs, and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams, government agencies, and international institutions to gather and validate economic data.
• Interpret global and regional economic trends and assess their implications for the organization.
• Support special projects, reforms, and initiatives by delivering evidence-based policy recommendations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred for senior levels).
• 4–10+ years of relevant experience in economic research, policy analysis, or consulting.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; proficiency in econometric tools (e.g., Stata, EViews, R, or Python).
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of global economic trends, fiscal/monetary policy, and sectoral dynamics.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Career Progression

• 4–6 years (Mid-level): Focus on research, data analysis, and drafting policy recommendations under supervision.
• 7–10+ years (Senior level): Lead economic studies, supervise junior economists, and provide direct policy advice to senior leadership.

Description:

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Job Purpose

We are looking for experienced professionals to join us in the Upstream Development Strategy and Reserves Department (UDS&RD) based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia to manage one of the world’s largest portfolios of on-shore and off-shore oil and gas fields. We provide opportunities to conduct pioneering studies, introduce new technologies and propose innovative development solutions.UDS&RD provides high level technical support to Upstream Management. The PE Specialist will lead the techno-economic oil & gas field developments and their commerciality assessments, focusing on long-term reservoir development, depletion planning, as well as conducting economic evaluations. This includes holistic corporate modeling and decision analysis to support field development plans concepts, portfolio capacity management, and related techno economic studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides expert advice and assistance for techno-economic feasibility studies and ensure alignment with Upstream Oil & Gas strategy
• Specifies design criteria and relevant operating parameters for development of new oil & gas projects.
• Participates in project technical reviews and reviews proposals for new or changed operating procedures in his/her area of expertise to ensure efficient and economic operations
• Conduct economic screening calculations including life cycle economic review to select optimal options and value creation
• Provides guidance on upstream investment opportunities
• Performs impairment assessment on upstream assets
• Conducts field portfolio management and projects ranking
• Leads the process of building and updating guidelines for upstream economics evaluation.
• Evaluates and helps develop new work processes and best technical practices
• Identifies technical challenges and develops solutions
• Develop less experienced professional staff through designing, implementing and overseeing professional development programs.
• Represent Aramco in external technical conferences, symposiums, and forums

Minimum Requirements

• BS in Petroleum Engineering or related disciplines. While a M.Sc. or Ph.D. is desirable, an additional degree in Business, Petroleum Economics or Finance would be very beneficial.
• 15 years of experience gained through working for a reputable oil and gas consulting company and/or E&P company with significant emphasis on specialization in PE technical disciplines and categories such as Petroleum Development Architecture, Field Development Planning, Reserves Assessment and Economic Evaluations. Good familiarity in the following areas is also needed: geology/geophysics, petrophysics, drilling operations, completion methods, artificial lift, well testing, flow assurance, production operations, surface facilities design, and cost estimation.
• Experience working in a large organization with a varied portfolio of reservoirs, or had a wide range of experience in smaller companies
• Experience in using variety of tools to provide analysis for petroleum economics & costing packages, Excel modelling, and understanding of oil & gas production profiling & modelling tools
• Competent level of awareness of general process facilities i.e. oil and gas processing systems to be able to understand and communicate with his/her counterpart assumption and cost basis on existing and greenfield developments and equipmen
• Expertise in oil and gas reservoir development and depletion plans
• Expertise in investment decision analysis (including risk and uncertainty), strategic long-term production plans and portfolio analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in presenting to executive management and large audiences.

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 07/28/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2025

Job posting start date: 07/28/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2025

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.

Job ID: 16491

Tagged as: Upstream Dev Strategy & Reserves Dept

Grade Level (for internal use):

Job Description

Economist Middle East and North Africa

The Team:

We are providing macro-economic forecasting, modelling and country risk analysis that is used by senior executives within multinational corporations and political organizations, governments and NGOs to underpin critical strategic decisions. Specifically, within Government, our full suite of ECR solutions and capabilities address the needs of multiple ministries and multiple departments within supranational organisations. For example, we deliver our Economics data, analysis and research into Ministries of Finance and Central Banks, our industry data into Ministries of Trade and Innovation, our Country risk data, analytics and research into Ministries of Foreign Affairs and our pricing data and analytical tools into Ministries of Defence.

We are uniquely placed in this space as we have one of the most developed economics and country risk research and consulting teams in the market and our lead analysts frequently brief heads of state, ministers and supranational organisations.

Your Role:

You will be a key member of the S&P Global Market Intelligence forecasting team. Reporting into the head of the MENA team, you will analyse, forecast, and consult on key economies of the MENA region.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on economic and financial developments in several countries in the region
• Forecast economic conditions for these countries using S&P Global Market Intelligence’s economic models
• Interact and collaborate with other teams within S&P Global Market Intelligence
• Contribute to frequent outlook and risk publications (headline analysis, monthly and quarterly reports on the region and assigned countries)
• Author insightful in-depth reports on topics of interest to customers
• Support customer briefings at conferences, onsite presentations and via webcasts
• Respond to internal and external client inquiries
• Participate in regular calls with colleagues and customers during European & US business hours
• Support the firm’s commercial expansion by accompanying sales representatives to client and prospect meetings in the region

Job Requirements:

Your key qualifications and skills include:

• PhD or master’s degree in economics or a closely related field with rigorous economics coursework
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience, whether in a commercial or academic setting
• Prior experience in monitoring and forecasting the economies of the region
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Strong analytical proficiency and be comfortable with quantitative analysis and advanced forecasting tools, as well as proven competence in handling international economic data
• Excellent communication skills (written as well as verbal), with a track record of producing in-depth written analysis on a range of macroeconomic topics
• An interest in communicating cutting-edge economic ideas to a non-professional audience
• Strong command of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of EViews and prior experience with econometric forecasting models will be a plus
• The candidate will be required to work independently and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones.

About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit .

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit:

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Recruitment Fraud Alert:

If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to . S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activityhere .

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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Compañía multinacional de Hidrocarburos se encuentra en a búsqueda de un Ingenier@ con experiencia en refinerías de petróleo y con los siguientes requisitos:

Formación académica: Profesional en Ingenierías, Economía o afines + MBA ó estudio de postgrado

Experiencia: 8 años (debe ser una experiencia con afinidad a la misión del rol, revisar descripción)

Idioma: ingles B2+ ó C1 INDISPENSABLE

Disponibilidad para radicarse en otro país con el núcleo familiar (la compañía contratante cubre todos los gastos y tramites)

• Responsable de generar valores relativos del crudo
• Elaboración plan de negocios anual
• Proporcionar mensualmente las principales restricciones que impactan en los activos para el rendimiento de la unidad logística y los requisitos de inversión necesarios.
• Identificar , evaluar, revisar la viabilidad estratégica y comercial de posibles oportunidades de inversión.
• Entre otras.

• Contrato a termino indefinido directo con la compañía
• Salario competitivo en USD
• 100% presencial la persona debe radicarse en otro país y desempeñar sus funciones allí.

Grade Level (for internal use):

Job Description

Economist Middle East and North Africa

The Team:

We are providing macro-economic forecasting, modelling and country risk analysis that is used by senior executives within multinational corporations and political organizations, governments and NGOs to underpin critical strategic decisions. Specifically, within Government, our full suite of ECR solutions and capabilities address the needs of multiple ministries and multiple departments within supranational organisations. For example, we deliver our Economics data, analysis and research into Ministries of Finance and Central Banks, our industry data into Ministries of Trade and Innovation, our Country risk data, analytics and research into Ministries of Foreign Affairs and our pricing data and analytical tools into Ministries of Defence.

We are uniquely placed in this space as we have one of the most developed economics and country risk research and consulting teams in the market and our lead analysts frequently brief heads of state, ministers and supranational organisations.

Your Role:

You will be a key member of the S&P Global Market Intelligence forecasting team. Reporting into the head of the MENA team, you will analyse, forecast, and consult on key economies of the MENA region.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on economic and financial developments in several countries in the region
• Forecast economic conditions for these countries using S&P Global Market Intelligence’s economic models
• Interact and collaborate with other teams within S&P Global Market Intelligence
• Contribute to frequent outlook and risk publications (headline analysis, monthly and quarterly reports on the region and assigned countries)
• Author insightful in-depth reports on topics of interest to customers
• Support customer briefings at conferences, onsite presentations and via webcasts
• Respond to internal and external client inquiries
• Participate in regular calls with colleagues and customers during European & US business hours
• Support the firm’s commercial expansion by accompanying sales representatives to client and prospect meetings in the region

Job Requirements:

Your key qualifications and skills include:

• PhD or master’s degree in economics or a closely related field with rigorous economics coursework
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience, whether in a commercial or academic setting
• Prior experience in monitoring and forecasting the economies of the region
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Strong analytical proficiency and be comfortable with quantitative analysis and advanced forecasting tools, as well as proven competence in handling international economic data
• Excellent communication skills (written as well as verbal), with a track record of producing in-depth written analysis on a range of macroeconomic topics
• An interest in communicating cutting-edge economic ideas to a non-professional audience
• Strong command of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of EViews and prior experience with econometric forecasting models will be a plus
• The candidate will be required to work independently and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones.

About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit .

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits:

We take care of you, so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit:

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Recruitment Fraud Alert:

If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to . S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here .

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision -

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SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Transport Economist
to join our team in
Mekkah
. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering transport economic analysis for large-scale infrastructure projects across the Gulf region. The ideal applicant will have a robust consultancy background, extensive experience in transport studies, and proven regional exposure.

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead and deliver transport economics components in multi-disciplinary projects (feasibility studies, CBA, demand forecasting, transport modelling, PPP, etc.).
• Develop and review economic models to assess project viability and strategic options.
• Conduct cost-benefit and socio-economic impact analyses for public transport, rail, road, and urban mobility projects.
• Prepare, present, and defend technical reports and analysis to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental specialists, and client representatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, supporting their professional development.
• Engage in business development, contributing to proposals, bids, and client presentations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international standards and local regulatory requirements in the Middle East, ideally in Saudi Arabia.
• Stay abreast of economic trends, transport policy, and innovations influencing the region.

Skills/Experience

• Minimum 14 years of Overall professional Experience
• Minimum
  7 years' relevant experience
  as a transport economist, with
  regional professional Experience
  being advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in economics, Transport Planning, Engineering, or related field (master's preferred).
• Prior experience in a
  consultancy environment
  is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in economic modelling, cost-benefit analysis (CBA), demand forecasting, economic appraisal.
• Track record of delivering economic assessments for large and complex transport infrastructure projects (e.g., metro, LRT, BRT, highways, multimodal hubs).
• Strong understanding of the Gulf's transport sector, market dynamics, and regulatory landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting findings to clients.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic is advantageous

About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
11

Job Description
Economist Middle East and North Africa
The Team:
We are providing macro-economic forecasting, modelling and country risk analysis that is used by senior executives within multinational corporations and political organizations, governments and NGOs to underpin critical strategic decisions. Specifically, within Government, our full suite of ECR solutions and capabilities address the needs of multiple ministries and multiple departments within supranational organisations. For example, we deliver our Economics data, analysis and research into Ministries of Finance and Central Banks, our industry data into Ministries of Trade and Innovation, our Country risk data, analytics and research into Ministries of Foreign Affairs and our pricing data and analytical tools into Ministries of Defence.

We are uniquely placed in this space as we have one of the most developed economics and country risk research and consulting teams in the market and our lead analysts frequently brief heads of state, ministers and supranational organisations.

Your Role:
You will be a key member of the S&P Global Market Intelligence forecasting team. Reporting into the head of the MENA team, you will analyse, forecast, and consult on key economies of the MENA region.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on economic and financial developments in several countries in the region
• Forecast economic conditions for these countries using S&P Global Market Intelligence's economic models
• Interact and collaborate with other teams within S&P Global Market Intelligence
• Contribute to frequent outlook and risk publications (headline analysis, monthly and quarterly reports on the region and assigned countries)
• Author insightful in-depth reports on topics of interest to customers
• Support customer briefings at conferences, onsite presentations and via webcasts
• Respond to internal and external client inquiries
• Participate in regular calls with colleagues and customers during European & US business hours
• Support the firm's commercial expansion by accompanying sales representatives to client and prospect meetings in the region

Job Requirements:
Your key qualifications and skills include:

• PhD or master's degree in economics or a closely related field with rigorous economics coursework
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience, whether in a commercial or academic setting
• Prior experience in monitoring and forecasting the economies of the region
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Strong analytical proficiency and be comfortable with quantitative analysis and advanced forecasting tools, as well as proven competence in handling international economic data
• Excellent communication skills (written as well as verbal), with a track record of producing in-depth written analysis on a range of macroeconomic topics
• An interest in communicating cutting-edge economic ideas to a non-professional audience
• Strong command of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of EViews and prior experience with econometric forecasting models will be a plus
• The candidate will be required to work independently and regularly collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones.

Please note:
This role is limited to KSA Nationals only.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

For more information, visit .

What's In It For
You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of
integrity
in all we do, bring a spirit of
discovery
to our work, and collaborate in close
partnership
with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit:

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Recruitment Fraud Alert:
If you receive an email from a domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to . S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, pre-employment training or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here .

Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:" "and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person."

US Candidates Only:
The EEO is the Law Poster " describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision -

202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)

• To undertake advanced macroeconomic/sector/thematic analysis using appropriate tools and techniques to underpin evidenced-based analysis;
• To guide Management better understand critical development/sectoral challenges facing member countries;
• To provide recommendations to enhance the quality of interventions and relax binding constraints to macroeconomic growth/sectoral development;
• Guide relevant teams within the IsDB Group to better understand the major challenges being faced by member countries and enhance the quality of their interventions in member countries;
• Lead and contribute to country economic work and sector studies;
• Contribute to thought leadership and prepare policy briefs, topical issues, and papers to update Management and IsDB Group on current trends and latest developments;
• To produce high quality reports for internal and/or external use and publish in high quality journals in accordance with the relevant IsDB's policies (e.g. communications, disclosure and Intellectual Property Rights).

• Contribute to the Economic Research Division's annual work plans, programs and activities;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines of the IsDB Institute;
• Contribute to the development and effective implementation of the relevant frameworks and tools for the Economic Work under the Economic Research Division (ERD) of the IsDB Group Chief Economist;
• Contribute to the determination, development of the MCPS, its processes and delivery for IsDBG.

• Adopt international best practices and latest analytical tools/techniques in undertaking research assignments;
• Undertake research and analytical work at the global, country, sector and thematic levels in order to highlight challenges and recommend appropriate interventions to enhance economic growth and sustainable development in member countries;
• Undertake evidence-based Country Diagnostic Studies (CDS), including economic sector research and analysis, to identify binding constraints to development and develop recommendations to relax the binding constraints as a key input to the Member Country Partnership Strategies;
• Support the enhancement of statistical work in the department through effective use of internal data and interface with statisticians to provide feedback to improve the quality and management of data;
• Collaborate with the Economist in the Regional Hubs to ensure that the analysis for different countries are done accurately and efficiently;
• Develop from research and analytical work a gap analysis framework that identifies specific areas of improvements for enhancing economic growth and sustainable development in member countries.

• Guide and facilitate the knowledge transfer of ERD analyses and findings to other employees within IsDB Group (including Regional Hubs) and externally to all stakeholders, including member countries, the broader development community, academia and other key stakeholders;
• Contribute to and coordinate periodic events conducted by the IsDB Group, such as Seminars, Regional workshops, NGOs seminars and capacity building workshops;
• Participate in the preparation of research output and the Division's publications and releases.

• Lead the preparation of relevant reports at the global, country, sector and thematic levels, for the use and information of external parties and the Regional Hubs;
• Coordinate with other stakeholders to publish the reports and findings related to the evidenced-based analysis undertaken.

• Bachelor's degree in Economics or related fields;
• Minimum 8 years of experience in advanced economic analysis focusing on economic and developmental issues, of which 3 years in an international development institution;
• Languages: English: Mandatory | Arabic: Preferred | French: Preferred

• Advanced research methodology;
• Statistical techniques;
• Advanced knowledge of development issues;
• Problem solving skills;
• Advanced diagnostics techniques;
• Advanced analytical thinking;
• Accurate and methodical;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• MS Office skills;
• Advanced knowledge of statistical and data analysis software.