Economist
Location: Oxford
Location type: Hybrid
Who we are…
GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we’re able to create trusted intelligence on the world’s largest industries for thousands of companies, government organisations and industry professionals in one fully integrated platform.
We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of collaboration and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business.
Why join GlobalData?
GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.
Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. Our colleagues are led by a strong management team who offer training, development and coaching that allows both early and experienced talent to progress in their career.
The role…
GlobalData is a large independent economic consulting firm specialising in global agricultural commodity and agribusiness sectors. We are looking to recruit an Economist to work in our Coffee/Cocoa Team based in our Oxford Office. The successful candidate will contribute to the studies and projects of GlobalData's Coffee/Cocoa Teamas well as carrying out various research tasks.
Key responsibilities:
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You will have or will need to acquire a detailed knowledge of the Coffee/Cocoa sector and be able to formulate in rigorous economic terms but simple language, ideas about the economic forces, including the policies, market trends and structural changes shaping the sector.
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Undertake detailed economic, quantitative, market analysis and research assignments.
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Contribute to the preparation of the monthly and quarterly publications of the Coffee/Cocoa Team, as well as contributing to single-client projects and multi-client studies.
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Assist the Director of Coffee/Cocoa in the generation of project ideas and in the management of designated projects, including assistance with the preparation of multi-client proposals, project proposals and post-publication brochures
Role requirements:
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Bachelors and or Masters Degree in economics, mathematics or other numerate discipline
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Work experience (ideally gained in the agricultural business sector)
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Advanced Microsoft Office, especially Excel experience a distinct advantage.
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Excellent spoken and written English.
GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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