Economic Analyst

Functional Responsibility / Domain Related

• Assist S&P Economists with the preparation of regular and thematic research reports.
• Develop and maintain macroeconomic databases utilizing primary, secondary, and third-party data sources.
• Track macroeconomic trends within the region and prepare economic overviews and outlooks based on data releases.
• Stay informed about the macroeconomic environment and monitor key economic events and trends.
• Review research papers and build analytical models for data analysis.
• Carry out tasks under the guidance of the reporting manager and in collaboration with S&P Economists.
• Provide timely support during peak reporting periods to help S&P Economists publish flagship reports within tight deadlines.
• Maintain regular communication with S&P Economists to update them on project progress, sharing ideas on emerging theme, and actively contribute to internal discussion forums.
• Utilize Python and R to develop and run economic models, as well as streamline analytical processes.
• Apply advanced machine learning techniques and large language models (LLMs) to large datasets to improve predictive modeling, automate econometric analysis, and extract actionable insights from complex economic trends.

Process Adherence

• Update task level operating manuals to document new knowledge gained and new processes
• Adopt and adhere to the defined processes in day-to-day execution of assignments as well as organization wide requirements
• Strictly practice and follow all Compliance and Information Security Policies, Procedures and Guidelines of the Organization

Client Management / Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain cordial and healthy work relationships with onshore clients and with team and internal stakeholders