Asia Pacific Senior Economist

Ford Motor Company
Dearborn - United States
S: Competitive

The Corporate Economics and Strategic Issues Office has an opening for an Asia Pacific Senior Economist.

Position Duties:
· The Asia Pacific economist has primary responsibility for regional economic and auto market monitoring and forecasts, including GDP growth and inflation, as well as demographics, auto sales and segmentation, and economic and industry policy analysis.
· The position collaborates closely with Ford business partners in the Asia Pacific business unit, including monthly industry consensus meetings with finance and marketing & sales work partners in China, India, Australia, New Zealand and ASEAN markets.
· The position reports directly to the Chief Economist within the Corporate Finance organization, and will be located at Ford's World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
· Other key work partners for this position include senior economists within the Corporate Economics and Strategic Issues office covering Europe, the Americas and Middle East/Africa markets. The Asia Pacific economist works directly with these colleagues on global presentation materials used for Corporate business plan reviews, and for Board of Directors, earnings releases, and other internal and external presentations.
· These products require timely analysis and collaboration, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are desired.
· Additional presentations and analysis are generated as requested by senior management, including scenarios for capital strategy, and financial market developments including interest rates and exchange rates. Long-term Industry Planning Volumes by country are a critical deliverable, updated twice yearly, and supported by in-depth analysis of structural economic and industry trends for each market within the region.
· Travel to the region is typically 1-2 times per year.

Minimum Requirements:

· Master's degree in Economics or related field (or completed requirements for PhD candidacy)
· 3-5+ years of experience using economics in an applied business or research setting
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills/Experience:
· PhD
· Some exposure to macroeconomic data and forecasting which may be specific to Asia Pacific or to any global market

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