Economist

Job Description

Job Description

About Coface

With over 70 years of experience and the most finely meshed international network, Coface is a global leader in credit insurance, risk management, and economic intelligence. Supporting ~50,000 clients in over 200 countries, we help businesses grow confidently by protecting and informing their trade decisions.

• Sector Risk Analysis: Monitor and assess credit risk across key U.S. sectors (e.g., manufacturing, retail, construction, agriculture, extractive industries), with occasional coverage of Mexico and Canada.
• Macroeconomic Insight: Translate macroeconomic and political developments into sector-level implications and corporate credit risk assessments.
• Data Storytelling: Develop and maintain large datasets; extract insights and communicate them through compelling narratives and visualizations.
• Public Engagement: Present economic forecasts and sector insights to internal stakeholders, clients, and public audiences.
• Media Strategy: Collaborate with the US Lead Economist and communications teams to enhance Coface’s visibility in business media.
• Content Creation: Draft and edit economic research notes, press releases, and thought leadership pieces.
• Stakeholder Communication: Clearly present complex economic findings to non-expert audiences, including clients, journalists, and executives.

• Experience: Up to 5 years of experience as an economist, credit analyst, or in a related role within financial services, government, or media.
• Education: Degree in economics, finance, or business (quantitative orientation preferred); additional training in journalism or communications is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with data visualization tools and infographics is advantageous.
• Communication: Excellent writing and oral communication skills; ability to simplify complex topics for broad audiences.
• Media Savvy: Familiarity with business media and public discourse; experience engaging with journalists or public relations is a strong asset.
• Personal Attributes: Analytical, curious, rigorous, and collaborative with a strong sense of accountability.