morningconsult - Morning Consult - Director, Global Economist

• Master's in international political economy, economics, international relations, or a closely related field — SAIS (Johns Hopkins), SFS (Georgetown), or SIPA (Columbia) graduates particularly encouraged to apply. • 7+ years of relevant experience in a research, advisory, or analytical role with demonstrated exposure to global economic and geopolitical dynamics, including professional experience conducting time series analysis • Proven ability to operate in client-facing or commercially oriented environments — you are as comfortable presenting to a boardroom as you are writing a research memo. • Strong command of macroeconomics and the ability to connect political developments — trade policy, energy geopolitics, monetary regime shifts — to real-world business outcomes. • Track record of producing high-quality written analysis that is both intellectually rigorous and accessible to non-specialist audiences. • Comfort working with data, building reproducible analytical outputs, and contributing to AI-assisted research tools. • What Would Strengthen Your Application: • Regional expertise across Europe or APAC, preferably with in-country work experience • Prior experience at organizations such as the World Bank, IMF, International Finance Corporation, Economist Intelligence Unit, Federal Reserve, S&P Global, or IHS Markit. • Prior experience in the private sector a plus • Experience developing content, hosting webinars, or building a public-facing analytical voice. • Familiarity with survey-based economic research or proprietary datasets. • Note: We view the above section as a guide, not a checklist. Research shows that underrepresented/marginalized groups are less likely to apply for a job if they feel that they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet on this list! It’s expected that you’ll learn and grow throughout your time at Morning Consult, so if you’re open to building new skills, we’d love to hear from you. • The expected salary range for this position is $146,300 – $243,400, with a midpoint of $194,900. • This role is eligible for additional variable compensation and an equity grant, which will be discussed in your initial recruiter conversation. Please see an overview of Morning Consult’s benefits on our Career Page.