Senior Principal Economist

About The Role:

Grade Level (For Internal Use):

11

The Team: The Global Insights, Models and Scenarios team is responsible for the development and maintenance of economic models, conducting scenario analysis, and deploying economic analytics to help our clients make better decisions.

The Impact: As a senior member of the team, you will take a leading role in the development and enhancement of our state-of-the-art global economic models. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, and your expertise will directly shape the critical business and financial decisions of our clients by providing them with sophisticated economic scenarios and authoritative analysis.

What’s in it for you: This is an opportunity to drive innovation in economic modeling and analysis. You will have significant autonomy to manage complex projects from end-to-end, act as a subject matter expert, and provide technical guidance to the team, helping to shape our analytical strategy and mentor other economists.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage and lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of global macroeconomic models.
• Lead the design and execution of sophisticated economic and financial scenarios, responding to complex client needs under tight deadlines.
• Design and implement financial stress tests and forward-looking scenarios to assess the resilience of financial systems by simulating severe but plausible adverse economic events, such as deep recessions or market crashes.
• Provide expert guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to other economists on the team, fostering their professional growth.
• Act as a subject matter expert on econometric modeling and scenario analysis, both internally and in senior-level client interactions.
• Apply your deep knowledge of econometrics and macroeconomic theory to produce and present insightful analysis, communicating findings effectively to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
• Proactively identify and implement enhancements to the team's modeling infrastructure and forecasting processes to improve efficiency and analytical quality.

What We’Re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Economics or a related quantitative field.
• Experience or a deep background in applied econometrics, including handling diverse and complex economic data.
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in developing, maintaining, and interpreting complex financial or macroeconomic models, including the design and implementation of financial stress tests and scenarios.
• Deep understanding of general macroeconomic theory and its practical application.
• Proficiency in programming with econometric software, specifically EViews and/or Python.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to convey complex technical concepts to senior stakeholders and non-professional audiences.
• Proven ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and take ownership of projects from conception to completion.
• Experience in mentoring or providing technical guidance to team members.
• A strong track record of delivering high-impact economic insights in a client-facing or corporate environment.

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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