Provide Thought Leadership And Guidance
- Be an intellectual leader within the EIU Research & Analytics team, providing timely, market‑leading analysis and insight on Europe to a global and regional audience
- Drive the EIU view for Europe by providing forecast guidance to analysts on economic and policy developments, and offering constructive feedback
- Be a central point of contact for the region both within EIU and externally with clients and the media
Produce And Lead High‑quality Forecasts And Analysis
- Contribute personally and ensure the team produces high‑quality economic and policy forecasts for European economies, incorporating trends into EIU’s global forecast
- Write data‑ and graphic‑rich research notes and analysis that identify important trends and developments in European economics and policy, and highlight implications for EIU clients
- Show a strong sense of editorial judgement and ensure adherence to editorial guidelines, including independence, objectivity and quality
Manage And Develop a Team Of Analysts
- Directly manage around 3–4 analysts and research analysts working on Europe and influence the wider team, helping to engender an environment of intellectual challenge and creativity
- Help design effective recruitment processes and implement training and onboarding strategies to enhance analytical skills across the team
- Work with analysts to mentor them and ensure they have a continuous programme of development
Provide Oversight Of External Contributors
- Ensure the Europe team has access to a strong database of external freelance contributors, and that their skills and experience meet EIU requirements
- Build a network of sources in academia, business and government to draw on for research purposes
Support Promotion Of Views Externally
- Promote our work on Europe within The Economist Group and externally, and liaise directly with external clients and media organisations
- Conduct Speaker Bureau briefing engagements with clients on the region
- Work collaboratively with EIU sales colleagues to support new business development
The Ideal Skills For This Role Are
- In‑depth knowledge of economics and policy in Europe (specialist understanding of a major regional economy, or cross‑cutting topics such as geopolitics, risk or EU affairs, is a strong plus)
- Developed team or project management skills and an ability to mentor and guide an intellectually‑driven team
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills, and deep understanding of macroeconomic data series and models used in forecasting
- An ability to spot and articulate trends in economics, politics and policy
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, and an ability to write well under time pressure
- Strong presentation skills, and comfort in maintaining a public profile
- An ability to work collaboratively with other senior stakeholders and balance their competing requirements
- Fluent written and oral communication skills in English (fluency in relevant languages is a strong plus)
- Strong knowledge in MS Office, especially Excel and Powerpoint; experience with data terminals and econometric and data‑science software and platforms is desirable
You Will Be Able To Demonstrate
- A track record in delivering top‑level insight on economics, business and geopolitics in Europe
- Strong team management skills and leadership potential
- Comfort in presenting to senior audiences on economic and political themes
Working Arrangements
The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.
AI usage for your application
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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.
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