Deep Abacus
Chief Economic Advisor
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Direct reports: 5 Directors | Permanent, full-time
Confidential search on behalf of a major institution operating at the highest level of economic decision-making in the Middle East. Will require travel.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Head of the Unit, the Chief Economic Adviser is the principal economic voice to senior leadership. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of directorate heads, integrate diverse streams of analysis into clear, decision-ready recommendations, and serve as the institution's most senior authority on economic strategy, policy, and risk.
This is a rare opportunity to shape economic direction from the very top of a complex, fast-moving environment. You will set the analytical agenda, build a culture of rigour and independence, and ensure that on every consequential economic question, leadership is served with a single, coherent, well-reasoned view. The role demands both intellectual depth and the gravitas to advise – and challenge – decision-makers at the highest level.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Advice & Leadership
- Serve as the principal economic adviser to senior leadership, translating complex, multi-source analysis into a single, coherent set of recommendations.
- Set the analytical agenda: identify the economic questions that matter most and direct the unit's resources accordingly.
- Synthesise fiscal, monetary, investment, and structural-reform analysis into integrated strategic advice.
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Team & Institution-Building
- Lead, mentor, and align the directorates, ensuring rigour, independence, and timeliness across all outputs.
- Build and sustain a high-performance culture and attract top economic talent to the unit.
- Establish standards, processes, and quality controls for the unit's analytical work.
Representation & Convening
- Represent the unit in high-level forums and with external counterparts.
- Convene and direct the expert-adviser network on major economic decisions.
- Safeguard the credibility and intellectual independence of the unit's work at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or a closely related field.
- 15+ years of senior experience in economic policy, advisory, central banking, international financial institutions, or equivalent leadership roles.
- Demonstrated track record of advising decision-makers at the highest level.
- Deep command of macroeconomics, public finance, and development economics, with proven cross-sector judgement.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building or reforming institutions is a strong advantage.
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Exceptional strategic judgement and the ability to simplify complexity without losing rigour.
- Gravitas and credibility to advise – and challenge – senior leaders.
- A collaborative leader who builds and elevates strong teams.
- Unimpeachable integrity and independence of thought.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (FIRST 12 MONTHS)
- The unit is established as the trusted, go-to source of economic advice for senior leadership.
- The directorates are aligned, productive, and delivering integrated, decision-ready analysis.
- A clear analytical agenda and operating rhythm are in place and respected across the institution.
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