Principal Consultant

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Team:

• 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. iWhereas most major consultancies rely on large teams to provide value, our team is fortunate to draw on an unparalleled breadth of data, research, expertise, and models to solve client problems, and support planning and decision-making.  These proprietary assets are the result of decades of development and proven value.  Our team members are expected to work across a number of functions, from analysis and modeling, solution design, project management, and technical development, including new methodologies and models while coordinating with diverse group of subject matter experts.
   
• We value collaboration above all else. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming team that maintains a culture in which colleagues can develop new skills and grow their career.  (Many have been part of the team for decades.)  Creativity is key: we need to solve our clients’ problems efficiently within set budgets and to exacting standards.  We depend on curiosity: the range of assets available to us means our team routinely discovers new capabilities and is continuously enhancing our solutions for clients, many of which we have worked with for decades. Our team also needs to be flexible: work intensifies as we approach clients’ deadlines – and we often work on several projects at once.

The Impact:

• Our business across the Middle East has expanded rapidly as clients in the region move towards quantitative research-based solutions that clearly add strategic and operational value.  We are now engaged in several high-profile, multi-year projects and expect our growth to accelerate.
   
• We seek new team members to support this exciting business.  You will be at the forefront of project delivery, working with senior colleagues to deliver to clients, often to tight and moving deadlines.  You will gain exposure to a wide range of projects, including those focused on economic transition planning, macro/ microeconomic reform initiatives, and trade policies; growth strategies; quantifying political, security, and operational risks; tracing supply chains; scenario planning; and developing early warning signals for risks emerging in a wide range of corporate functions.  You will shape data-led narratives on the economic and social impact of new initiatives in a rapidly evolving region.  You may also manage projects, working with colleagues across timezones and nourishing client relationships. Your clients will be decision-makers in governments, ministries, national authorities, trade associations, and businesses mainly in the energy, chemicals, finance, and manufacturing sectors.  While your focus will be the Middle East, you are likely to also support projects for clients in Europe – and potentially in Asia and North America.

What’s in it for you:

• You will be integral to the growth  of our growing Middle East business.  You will be exposed to business norms, best practices, and high-profile clients in the region – and beyond. 
   
• You will become used to working with senior and experienced colleagues and develop the professionalism that impresses internal and external stakeholders alike.  As you gain experience, you are likely to assume increasing responsibility, including project management, client-relationship management, thought leadership and/or partnering with commercial teams to develop new business.
   
• You will be part of a team and environment that celebrates innovation, encouraging you to bring new ideas and methodological approaches. You will use our internally developed AI to help deliver richly detailed qualitative research.  You will use coding and data skills and a deepening understanding of our capabilities to drive efficiency in our business by, for example, automating routine tasks or suggesting ways to streamline our existing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support econometric modeling and forecasting, including data gathering, cleaning, and validation.  Undertake desk-based research on a range of topics required by our clients.  This will typically include policy and regulatory developments, political and security dynamics, and mapping stakeholders around new projects and investment.
   
• Identify and qualify external data needs and integrate these data into our data and models.  Models range from comprehensive macroeconomic simulations to custom benchmarks and indices.
   
• Lead analysis and reporting of insights and provide technical support tailored to clients’ needs and expectations.
   
• Work with senior colleagues to design technical approaches to clients’ problems and communicate these approaches clearly internally and externally.
   
• Accompany colleagues to present project findings, capabilities, assets, methodologies to senior personnel, including government ministers and C-suite. 
   
• Project management support, focused on coordinating across internal teams to ensure deliverables are correctly sequenced and executed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Master's-level education in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or related fields.  You will be expected to understand all major concepts in macroeconomics, microeconomics, trade, commerce, and geopolitics.
   
• A minimum of four years’ experience working on economic modelling and/or large datasets for delivery of 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.  Python also useful.  You will be expected to use our internal AI agents efficiently and safely to conduct research.
   
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build relationships across diverse project stakeholders, both external and internal. Intellectual curiosity, openness to collaboration, and a resilient attitude.  You will need to be self-organised and comfortable prioritizing your work to meet competing deadlines.
   
• Fluent Arabic preferred, not essential.
   

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

 

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