Job Description

:About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use): 12S&P Global Market IntelligenceThe Role: Head of APAC Economics, Global Intelligence & Analytics (formerly Economics & Country Risk)The Team:We are a team of subject matter experts developing forward-looking insights and analysis underpinning the GIA products and advisory, supporting clients to anticipate and manage critical business risks as well as leverage strategic opportunities. Our structure is evolving in line with our client needs and to deliver on our business vision - which is to enrich our output through more integrated and holistic analysis within and across regional markets and industry sectors.The Impact:You will lead a group of economists and advance cross-capability collaboration. You will partner within Insights & Analysis, across GIA verticals (which include economics, country risk, comparative industries, maritime, trade and supply chain) as well as cultivate strategic, internal relationships to ensure that we deliver timely actionable intelligence and unique insights to our clients and across S&P Global.Do you want to lead on deepening and broadening our regional expertise? Join us and you will have the chance to further expand your regional expertise and leadership skills, as well as oversee a range of analytical and management responsibilities as part of a fast-growing division.Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of economists to model and forecast macroeconomic conditions for Asia-Pacific economies, provide regular forward-looking insights and forecast review on country and regional levels, and coordinate impactful research on topics of interest to clients
• Work with regional country-risk and overall APAC leads to define the regional research agenda, stay ahead of emergent analytical trends, and develop a unified strategic regional outlook
• Lead on regional analytical stress-testing and drive cross-capability engagement with our proprietary datasets to generate robust and nuanced regional economic forecasts, to strengthen our products and to help develop new integrated commercial offerings
• Support commercial expansion through external speaking engagements, customer and pre-sales briefings, internal and external client inquiries
• Partner across GIA verticals to develop tools and supportive infrastructure which optimize workflows, moving our expert capacity further up the value chain
• Cultivate a high-impact team of regional experts, through continuous learning, provision of effective feedback and coaching
• Maintain S&P Global\'s high stands of quality and style, and embed a regional team culture espousing GIA values of inclusion, agility, accountability, and collaboration
• Understand the broader business objectives and proactively bolster GIA business development across products and advisory by taking initiative with brand building, lead generation and seeding innovation in our offerings among other ongoing support to sales and commercial teams
• Partner with our strategic engagement group to build bridges with key analytical teams within Research, Advisory and Specialty Solutions unit and beyond, such as ESG and Ratings, promoting the regional group and GIA as connective tissue for cross-divisional collaboration

What We\'re Looking For:

• 5+ years of leadership, people and change management experience
• 8+ years of related analysis experience including proven track record of thought leadership; solid quantitative skills and familiarity with EViews desired
• A master or doctorate degree in economics or a closely related field with rigorous economics coursework desired
• Deep understanding of the region\'s economic, political and business environment
• Desire to grow your knowledge of the GIA capabilities and to drive innovation
• Passion for identifying, unpacking and addressing complex analytical problems
• Ability to translate strategies into specific goals, action plans and deliverables
• Ability to recommend and embed insights into clients\' workflow and strategic decision-making
• Highly effective organizational and prioritization skills, especially in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects to deadline and with variable demands from clients and internal stakeholders in a collaborative manner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect and influence at all levels internally within an organization as well as externally at a senior level
• Strong self-awareness and cultural intelligence
• Excellent and concise verbal and written English skills
• Local language proficiency desired
• Experience working or living in-region desired

About S&P Global Market IntelligenceAt 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 .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\xc2\xae, 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, PartnershipAt 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:Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn\'t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.Equal Opportunity EmployerS&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.If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law.RESECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)Job ID: 302349
Posted On: 2024-05-17
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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