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Expired on March 29, 2026
Trade Consultant
Job Description
The Global Insight (GI) group, within S&P Global’s Market Intelligence division, supports clients across all government and private sectors with data and research on macroeconomics, markets, trade, supply chains, geopolitics, and operational risk. GI’s services consist of subscriptions to data/analysis products and consulting. This role is in the consulting team. The team designs and delivers custom analytical solutions for client requirements that are not met by subscription products. These custom solutions typically integrate datasets, deploy specialized models, and/or develop new approaches to deliver unique insights to support clients in their strategic decisions.
Responsibilities
- Support econometric modeling and forecasting, including data gathering, cleaning, and validation.
- Undertake desk-based research on topics such as policy and regulatory developments, political and security dynamics, and stakeholder mapping.
- Identify and qualify external data needs and integrate these into data and models.
- Lead analysis and reporting of insights, providing technical support tailored to clients' needs.
- Collaborate with senior colleagues to design technical approaches to client problems.
- Present project findings, capabilities, and methodologies to senior personnel including government ministers and C-suite.
- Provide project management support, ensuring deliverables are correctly sequenced and executed.
Qualifications
- Master's-level education in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or related fields.
- Understanding of major concepts in macroeconomics, microeconomics, international trade and investment, commerce, and geopolitics.
- Minimum of four years’ experience working on economic modeling and/or large datasets for delivering insights to clients.
- Competency with full Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with programs for statistical analysis – E-views (ideally), with knowledge of R, Stata, or Python.
- Efficient use of internal AI agents for research.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-organized and comfortable prioritizing work to meet competing deadlines.