Assistant Director Economic Analysis

About the team you are joining The Assistant Director Economic Analysis, will report to the Director of Industry Analysis. The Industry Analysis unit is part of the Sustainability and Economics Division which mission is to strive for air transportation’s financial and environmental sustainability. This is a dynamic Division in an effervescent field, where we rely on our analytical strengths and privileged access to airline data to produce stellar research and analysis and provide thought leadership for our industry. We integrate sustainability in all our thinking and endeavours. The Assistant Director Economic Analysis will be responsible for developing the macro- and micro-economic research agenda, in coordination with the Director of Industry Analysis, the other workstreams in our Division, and across IATA’s Divisions. The Assistant Director Economic Analysis, will lead the work of a group of economists: Monitoring and research of global and regional macro- and micro-economic developments Ensure the macro-economic coverage and analysis of the global economy as well as the regions and major economies. Undertake micro-economic research that includes the role of air transport in the global economy, competition issues, global trade and patters, connectivity and the air transport network, air traffic control, etc. The Assistant Director Economic Analysis and the team will deliver presentations of the industry and global economic outlook to IATA’s internal and external stakeholders, including to regulators. These interactions rely on the quality of our research to gain access to policy makers and help set the agenda for the regulatory impetus concerning our industry as well as providing general thought-leadership. What your day would be like Develop the research agenda for analyzing macro- and micro-economic developments in the global economy and the regions, as they pertain to air transport. Produce research, publications, and presentations to IATA’s internal and external stakeholders. Establish with the Director of Industry Analysis and the SVP strategic workplan and priorities. Lead the team with an emphasis on its members’ personal development and upskilling, as well as ensuring that all tasks have adequate backup for ascertaining business continuity. Integrate the work of regional team members seamlessly into the research production process. Develop and maintain key relationships internally and externally to promote IATA’s economic analysis of key issues.