Junior Adviser for Economics Department

BUSINESSEUROPE

Brussels, Belgium

BUSINESSEUROPE IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS AT EUROPEAN LEVEL, STANDING UP FOR COMPANIES ACROSS THE CONTINENT AND CAMPAIGNING ON THE ISSUES THAT MOST INFLUENCE THEIR PERFORMANCE. A RECOGNISED SOCIAL PARTNER, WE SPEAK FOR ALL-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN 35 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONAL BUSINESS FEDERATIONS ARE OUR DIRECT MEMBERS.

BUSINESSEUROPE SEEKS TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITION: JUNIOR ADVISER FOR ITS ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT.

Starting date: as soon as possible
Type of contract: fixed-term, from the starting date until end 2025.

THE POSITION:

BUSINESSEUROPE’s Economics Department works in close cooperation with experts in national member federations to develop business views on macro-economic policies, structural reforms, access to finance, taxation, and the EU budget. It is at the forefront of BusinessEurope’s work to improve European competitiveness and the functioning of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU).

To support the team in 2025, we are seeking a junior adviser. In this role, you will perform economic and financial research, modelling and analysis, thereby supporting your colleagues with the preparation of economic analysis notes on various subjects as well as BusinessEurope’s two yearly economic forecasts and the flagship annual Reform Barometer.

CANDIDATES FOR THIS POST SHOULD BE/HAVE:

a university degree in economics;
an interest in the functioning of the EU economy and financial matters;
good analytical skills, ability or familiarity with economic databases, e.g., Ameco, WDI, WEO, Bach, CompNet; familiarity with analytical software (econometric packages, e.g., Eviews and statistical packages, e.g., Stata) is a plus;
excellent spoken and written communication skills in English. Good knowledge of other European languages is a plus;
proficiency in IT tools (MS Office) and in particular, extracting and preparing data using Excel;
a quick learner with a positive attitude and pro-active approach.

Closing date for applications: 9 February 2025

Interested candidates are invited to send a letter of application and full curriculum vitae to:
Magali Janson, Human Resources Manager
E-mail to: m.janson@businesseurope.eu

Don't forget to mention EuroBrussels when applying.

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