Chief Economist
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
GlobalData is a leading intelligence platform for the world’s largest industries. We empower organizations and individuals to make better decisions with trusted intelligence that decodes the future of a dynamic world. Using the advantage of one platform, we combine the collective power of unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions to provide trusted intelligence on a global scale.
We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of connectivity and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business.
Our ESG strategy is guided by our company values of courage, curiosity and collaboration which helps to drive our success to manage our position and portfolios effectively to strategically deliver our clients opportunities and support local communities both financially and through employee volunteering.
Headquarters in London, with offices across the UK, US, Dubai, India and Australia, GlobalData serves a worldwide customer base with progressive solutions of the highest quality.
Description
This role will require you to develop an in-depth understanding of the construction industry in major markets and regions around the world, as well as manage a team of researchers and analysts responsible for authoring a series of construction reports and databases that will be used by clients to inform their development strategies and commercial decisions. You will be have a high degree of client contact, supporting GlobalData clients in utilising our research, as well as delivering periodic webinars and client presentations..
GlobalData is a leading market research and analysis firm serving an extensive list of blue chip clients on a global basis. We provide comprehensive, timely and accurate research reports and datasets to support cutting edge industry analysis and strategic planning. With over 1,000 directly employed staff, spread over 13 offices including major centres in the UK, US and India.
Key Responsibilities
– Understand macroeconomic trends and policy decisions and how they might impact the construction industry
– Manage a team of researchers and analysts, and their data and report portfolios, ensuring high level of quality as well as delivery to publication schedules.
– Develop expertise in writing insightful in-depth reports and producing updated forecasts to strict deadlines
– Produce regular written analysis on industry developments and provide commentary to media organisation on request
– Represent the company in webinars and at conferences
– Support account managers and business development teams in meeting clients’ needs
What We Look For
– A minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent qualification in economics or business-related discipline.
– Excellent written English
– Strong analytical skills and a high degree of numeracy, including knowledge of forecasting techniques and use of software (such as Excel)
– Ability to communicate with clients in a clear and engaging manner
– Team management experience
– Initiative, organisational skills, and excellent attention to detail
– Relevant work experience in analysing markets of any kind is an advantage
More Information
- Address London, Greater London, United Kingdom
