Mena Research Contractor

**About the Position**
- The intern will report to the Practice Leader of MENA Research, and will be responsible for supporting the team’s monitoring of economic, regulatory, sectoral and political developments in the Middle East region, especially in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.**About** the FrontierView
**Global Research Team**
- The contractor will be part of FrontierView’s global research team. The global research team produces all syndicated content for FrontierView’s client base of several thousand senior executives at multinational organizations. The team combines regional knowledge, macroeconomic and political insights, and business acumen to provide impactful analysis, forecasts, and executional advice for a senior executive audience. The team works in close collaboration with the commercial team in supporting FrontierView’s growth strategy and ongoing client relationships.

**About You**
- The contractor will conduct ongoing research and analysis, including political analysis, economic research, and monitoring of a select set of markets in the MENA region. They will receive daily coaching, feedback, and support as part of our collaborative, meritocratic team culture.The contractor will have strong research skills, be able to scan a variety of publicly available resources to execute thorough research on given topics. Ability to organize findings, to communicate effectively in written English, and to identify further areas of research will be critical. This position requires versatility and curiosity as it will likely require covering a broad range of topics and issues as client needs and questions evolve.

**What To Expect In This Position**:

- Conducting primary and secondary research to monitor macroeconomic, business, political, and regulatory developments in the MENA region, especially Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE and analyzing their implications on multinational companies
- Supporting the creation of analysis and presentations that advise high level executives in multinational companies on business implications of economic and political developments in the MENA region
- Writing research deliverables that are concise and impactful for a senior executive reader
- Expose them to different facets of emerging markets research
- Provide a stimulating and collaborative work environment
- Develop their research and analytical skills based on their areas of interest
- Provide them an opportunity to listen in on discussions with senior executives, to see how firms utilize macroeconomic analysis in their business planning
- Provide constructive feedback and coaching to ensure skill development

**What Sets You Apart**:

- A Bachelor's or preferably a Master’s degree from a top-tier academic institution
- Demonstrated knowledge of the MENA region through academic and/or professional research experience. An understanding of the current socio-political and economic environment in the region is particularly key
- Excellent communication skills in English (writing, editing, and presenting) are required
- Working proficiency in Arabic is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated research experience (in academic or professional setting) including hypothesis-testing, structuring complex research projects, primary and secondary research, survey-building, and other research techniques
- Familiarity with excel and quantitative economic analysis
- Personal experience in the MENA region, including traveling, studying, or working in key markets in the region

**About FiscalNote**
- FiscalNote is the premier information services company focused on global policy and market intelligence. By combining AI technology, expert analysis, and legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical data, FiscalNote is reinventing the way that organizations minimize risk and capitalize on opportunity.

**At FiscalNote, we Lead with Values**
- Know your Audience Find the Truth Drive Alignment Level Up Own the Job Bias for Action Support the Family

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FiscalNote is continuing to hire new talent, with all interviewing and on-boarding done virtually due to COVID-19. New team members, along with our current staff, will temporarily work remotely (unless communicated otherwise)._**

**Company Benefits**

FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.