Junior Economist

Are you skilled at analyzing economic trends? Could your insights enrich our team's economic research and analysis?

FocusEconomics is a leading provider of economic intelligence reports and data solutions for senior executives in multinational companies and governmental organizations. We are expanding our operations and are looking for a full-time Junior Economist to join our team.

• Keep abreast of current economic and political developments in countries and commodity markets via news, research papers and statistical updates.
• Ensure timely written coverage of country economic indicators.
• Write insightful country and commodity bullet-point summaries for clients following the FocusEconomics style guidelines.
• Write longer and more complex content as and when required, with limited assistance from other Economists or the Team Leader.
• Ensure the quality of our panelists’ forecasts.
• Validate historical economic data for countries, highlighting any room for improvement and fixing any gaps or errors.
• Revise other Economists’ written work, country forecasts, historical country data and PDF reports.
• Respond to panelist and client questions and requests.
• Assist the Team Leader and other Economists with ad-hoc tasks as and when required.

• Degree in Economics with a focus on Macroeconomics or International Economics.
  • Knowledge of current economic debates relevant to decision makers in business and government.
• Passion for the English language and ability to craft clear, concise and factually accurate writing.
  • Well-developed sense of teamwork.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Extremely organized and willing to complete routine administrative tasks.
  • Able to meet tight deadlines and juggle competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• You must be residing in Barcelona

• Enjoy an international and multicultural workplace environment.
• Participate in regular team events and social gatherings, including seasonal celebrations.
• Office in sunny Barcelona city center.