Senior Economist , International Air Transport Association (IATA)

In order to meet the requirements of a rapidly changing and dynamic environment, we are seeking to fill the following position in Geneva:

Senior Economist

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced modeler or forecaster to work in a challenging international environment providing high quality commercial forecast and market analysis services for the airline industry.  This outstanding opportunity offers tremendous scope to build on the IATA Economics team’s exceptional reputation within the industry and its partnership with a leading international forecasting group.

Specific Responsibilities

• Run and develop forecasting joint venture with a leading international forecasting group;
• Maintain and develop a range of market analysis publications;
• Undertake consultancy services based around the forecast and market analysis products;
• Develop new commercial services based on the team’s core competencies;

  Requirements

• Experience of building and using econometric and other models for forecasting and market analysis;
• Excellent writing and presentational skills;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an economist in a commercial organization;
• Postgraduate university degree in economics, econometrics or related subject;
• Familiarity with, and ideally experience of, air transport markets;
• Advanced IT software skills in the use of modelling tools;
• Fluent English essential. Fluency in other languages would be highly advantageous.

For application submission, visit our Careers page at www.iata.org/careers

Deadline for submission: 21 February 2014

We thank all candidates for applying, but can only acknowledge those under consideration.

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IATA offers internationally competitive salary packages and benefits.

Candidates should be focused on results, embrace innovation and change, be people and team oriented, and demonstrate, cultural intelligence, leadership and personal integrity.

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