Senior Analyst - EMEA Light Vehicle Production Forecasting - Mobility (German-speaking)

The Role: To strengthen our team, we are looking to hire an analyst for European and Middle East Africa Vehicle Production.

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

The Impact: As a Vehicle Analyst in the Automotive team you will support the development and maintenance of detailed and up-to-date forecasts on the dynamics of the European & MEA light vehicle sales/production environment supporting the needs of top OEMs and Supplier clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Researching and analyzing the European and Middle East/Africa (MEA) vehicle production market and representing this scope of knowledge to clients in forecasts, custom reports and intelligence briefings.
• Using specialized knowledge of the automotive market in Europe and MEA to enrich the S&P Global Mobility databases.
• Understanding and applying our methodologies; effectively utilizes our tools and data sources to form sound forecast conclusions; effectively utilize S&P Global Mobility databases; Supporting forecast assumptions with clients in a constructive manner.
• Providing commentary with analysis and rationale supporting vehicle forecasting.
• Networking with key contacts in the automotive market to validate data and exchange intelligence.
• Ensuring that all services for which responsibility is held are produced and maintained at the highest quality levels and consistently delivered on a timely basis
• Providing analytical support to clients both face to face and online.

Qualifications and skills:

• The minimum requirement is a university undergraduate degree in business, economics or a form of mechanical/electrical engineering. Business and economics would be preferable.
• A successful candidate would usually have more than 5 years of experience executing market research activities for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive component supplier. Other areas of experience could be in direct vehicle production forecasting activities for an automotive forecast/analysis firm or a consulting company focused on the automotive vertical. Another area could be a candidate which has direct automotive component purchasing experience with a vehicle manufacturer.
• Fluency in German and English is a must, written and spoken at a business level. An additional third language would be of advantage in this role.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office to include expertise in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Above average communication skills to include writing, interpersonal and listening as well as presentation skills gained with large and small audiences.
• Organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks and to effectively prioritize under pressure towards tight deadlines.
• Strong analysis skills and the ability to assess and interpret information.
• Strong database manipulation skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to creatively problem-solve.
• Well-developed relationship building skills.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is the policy of Mobility to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Mobility will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.