Produce and contribute to high-quality forecasts and analysis:

• Contribute to and produce data- and graphic-rich research notes, analysis and PPTs that identify important trends and developments in global economics and policy, and highlight implications for EIU clients
• Support the development of EIU’s global outlook, including through assisting with change and innovation in content, forecasts and delivery
• Assist with coverage of global regulation and commodities, as well as the US and Canada, if required
• Show a strong sense of editorial judgement and ensure adherence to editorial guidelines, including independence, objectivity and quality

Manage external contributors:

• Assist with finding and commissioning suitable external contributors to provide written and data analysis on global economics and policy
• Build a network of sources in academia, business and government to draw on for research purposes

Contribute to the team:

• Play an active role in team discussions on global and regional themes
• Provide feedback to others on their work and show an ability to critically evaluate their forecasts 
• Support other members of the team when they need it

Support promotion of views externally:

• Support engagement with clients and prospects through participating in meetings
• Work collaboratively with EIU sales colleagues to support new business development
• Share views with media bodies such as television, radio or newspapers on behalf of the EIU

• Knowledge of economic forecasting and experience in developing and analysing large datasets  
• Experience in data visualisation and advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills
• Fluent written and oral communication skills in English
• The ability to juggle different tasks effectively
• A knack for placing clients first and maintaining a commercial focus

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge on key global economic and policy issues
• Strong quantitative skills and the ability to apply them to deliver insight
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure consistent high quality products and services
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