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Senior Economist / Economic Researcher Jobs in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Robert Walters
Title: Senior Economist / Economic Researcher
Company: Robert Walters
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Our client is seeking a Senior Economic Researcher to deliver high-quality economic analysis, policy insights, and strategic research that supports decision-making, competitiveness initiatives, and economic development priorities. The role will focus on analyzing macroeconomic trends, conducting sectoral and policy research, and producing actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct economic and policy research on key topics affecting Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and regional economies.
- Monitor and analyze macroeconomic indicators, including GDP growth, inflation, labour markets, trade, investment, and fiscal developments.
- Develop economic studies, research papers, policy briefs, and executive reports.
- Evaluate the impact of government policies, regulatory changes, and economic initiatives.
- Support the development of forecasts, economic outlooks, and scenario analyses.
- Analyze sector performance and identify emerging risks, opportunities, and competitiveness trends.
- Collect, interpret, and validate economic data from public and private sources.
- Prepare presentations, briefing notes, and recommendations for senior management and external stakeholders.
- Engage with government entities, public-sector organizations, research institutions, and industry stakeholders to support research initiatives.
- Contribute to publications, economic bulletins, and thought-leadership content.
Requirements
- 5-8 years of experience in economics, economic advisory, public policy, economic consulting, or economic research, preferably within:
- Big Four Economic Advisory teams
- Public-sector consulting firms
- Economic development organizations
- Ministries, government entities, or think tanks
- Economic research institutions
- Strong understanding of:
- GDP and economic growth
- Inflation and monetary policy
- Labour markets and unemployment
- Trade and investment
- Fiscal policy and public finance
- Experience producing research reports, policy papers, and executive-level recommendations.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with economic and analytical tools such as STATA, EViews, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory.