Overview
Chief Economic Advisor Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Deep Abacus
Title: Chief Economic Advisor
Company: Deep Abacus
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Reports to: Senior leadership | Direct reports: 5 Directors | Permanent, full-time
Confidential search on behalf of a major institution operating at the highest level of economic decision-making.
About the Rol
eAs Head of the Unit, the Chief Economic Adviser is the principal economic voice to senior leadership. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of directorate heads, integrate diverse streams of analysis into clear, decision-ready recommendations, and serve as the institution's most senior authority on economic strategy, policy, and risk
.This is a rare opportunity to shape economic direction from the very top of a complex, fast-moving environment. You will set the analytical agenda, build a culture of rigour and independence, and ensure that on every consequential economic question, leadership is served with a single, coherent, well-reasoned view. The role demands both intellectual depth and the gravitas to advise – and challenge – decision-makers at the highest level
.
Key Responsibiliti
esStrategic Advice & Leadersh
- ipServe as the principal economic adviser to senior leadership, translating complex, multi-source analysis into a single, coherent set of recommendation
- s.Set the analytical agenda: identify the economic questions that matter most and direct the unit's resources accordingl
- y.Synthesise fiscal, monetary, investment, and structural-reform analysis into integrated strategic advic
e.Team & Institution-Buildi
- ngLead, mentor, and align the directorates, ensuring rigour, independence, and timeliness across all output
- s.Build and sustain a high-performance culture and attract top economic talent to the uni
- t.Establish standards, processes, and quality controls for the unit's analytical wor
k.Representation & Conveni
- ngRepresent the unit in high-level forums and with external counterpart
- s.Convene and direct the expert-adviser network on major economic decision
- s.Safeguard the credibility and intellectual independence of the unit's work at all time
s.
Qualifications & Experie
- nceAdvanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or a closely related fie
- ld.15+ years of senior experience in economic policy, advisory, central banking, international financial institutions, or equivalent leadership rol
- es.Demonstrated track record of advising decision-makers at the highest lev
- el.Deep command of macroeconomics, public finance, and development economics, with proven cross-sector judgeme
- nt.Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building or reforming institutions is a strong advanta
ge.
What We're Looking
- ForExceptional strategic judgement and the ability to simplify complexity without losing rig
- our.Gravitas and credibility to advise – and challenge – senior lead
- ers.A collaborative leader who builds and elevates strong te
- ams.Unimpeachable integrity and independence of thou
ght.
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Mo
- nths)The unit is established as the trusted, go-to source of economic advice for senior leader
- ship.The directorates are aligned, productive, and delivering integrated, decision-ready anal
- ysis.A clear analytical agenda and operating rhythm are in place and respected across the institu
tion.