MENA Economist - Research Associate/VP
@ Morgan Stanley

London, England, United Kingdom
$200,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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About the Role

Morgan Stanley is seeking an experienced economist to join the European Economics Research team. In this role, you will cover the MENA region, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Israel, while possibly being based in Frankfurt or London.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse and comment on economic data releases and policy events
  • Build and maintain macro databases and econometric models
  • Prepare presentations and interact with clients
  • Undertake medium-term research projects
  • Produce reports and model forecasts
  • Communicate economic views to internal and external clients

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a degree in Economics or a related quantitative field, a strong macroeconomics background, and deep knowledge of at least one MENA country. Experience in policy institutions, robust econometrics skills, and excellent IT and presentation abilities are essential.

Skills That Will Help You In The Role

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent business writing and presentation skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm committed to excellence, client service, and a culture of inclusion and diversity. They provide comprehensive investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services globally.

Flexible Work and Certification

Flexible work arrangements are available. Certain roles might require mandatory regulatory qualifications.

Key skills/competency

  • Macroeconomics
  • Econometric modeling
  • Data analysis
  • Research
  • Presentation skills
  • Policy analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Stakeholder management
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Economic trends
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  • Customize Your Resume: Highlight your macroeconomic analysis skills.
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  • Emphasize Quant Skills: Showcase econometric and data analysis expertise.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Practice explaining economic forecasts and models.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review econometric software and techniques.
Practice data modelling and spreadsheet automation.
Update macroeconomic forecasting methods.
Study MENA region economic trends.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved a complex problem.
Explain your teamwork experience in research settings.
Share an incident when independent thinking helped.
Discuss handling challenging stakeholder interactions.

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