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Economic Research Expert

ING  •  Kingdom of Belgium (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Your role & work environment

As an economist, you support all ING departments and clients with analyses and forecasts of the financial and economic environment. You will contribute as an expert to the image of the bank in contacts with clients and the press.

You will be part of a team of Brussels-based economists, supporting mainly the bank and its clients in Belgium. At the same time, you will be part of the Global Research team and work with international colleagues to define global economic visions.

Your key responsibilities

Economic analysis and forecasting

- Deep-dive in macro, sectoral and financial data.

- Contributing to the analysis of macro-economic developments and structural trends in selected economies in order to make forecasts and scenario analysis for key macro-economic and financial variables.

Writing both short notes and in-depth reports on these topics.

Internal and external communication

- Communicating key views and forecasts to colleagues, clients and the press.

Give presentations and interviews, record webinars, videos and podcasts.

We look for

A colleague who strives to bring fresh ideas to life and embrace challenges in a fast changing and complex environment. You are a naturally collaborative person who listens and invests in others to achieve common goals. You love to challenge the status quo and are eager to propose creative solutions to problems.

As an economist you will also need:

  • University degree in (advanced) economics

  • PhD or an additional degree is an asset

  • Some experience in economic research

  • Perfect Dutch speaker, with excellent oral/written skills in English and practical knowledge of French

  • Computer skills, with a good knowledge of MS Office, AI, data analysis, working with charts and PowerPoint presentations.

  • Good communication skills, both oral and written

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Team player, but able to work autonomously

  • Dynamic, with a sense of initiative

We offer you

A clear purpose, a unique offer and a range of flexible compensation and other benefits:

  • Personal growth & challenging work with endless opportunities to realise your ambitions

  • An informal, dynamic environment with colleagues supporting your endeavours

  • A progressive and flexible way of working, where new ideas are valued

  • Furthermore, within the Economic Research department, you can count on a range of opportunities to invest in your personal and professional growth with:

  • Possibility to follow training courses

  • Combination of home and office work

  • International co-operation

  • Contacts with very diverse stakeholders

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About ING

ING is a pioneer in digital banking and on the forefront as one of the most innovative banks in the world. As ING, we have a clear purpose that represents our conviction of people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach, or tell people how to live their lives. However big or small, modest or grand, we empower people and businesses to realise their vision for a better future. We made the promise to make banking frictionless, removing barriers to progress, and make people confident in their financial decisions. As a global bank we have a huge opportunity – and responsibility – to make an impact for the better. We can play a role by financing change, sharing knowledge, and innovating. Being sustainable is in all the choices we make—as a lender, as a partner and through the services we offer our customers

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Amsterdam, NL
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ing.com
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