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

<h1><b>About the Role:</b></h1><p></p><p><b>Grade Level (for internal use):</b></p>10<p><b>The Role</b>: To strengthen our team, we are looking to hire an analyst for European and Middle East Africa Vehicle Production.</p><p></p><p><b>The Impact:</b> 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 &amp; MEA light vehicle sales/production environment supporting the needs of top OEMs and Supplier clients.  </p><p></p><p><b>Roles and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>Using specialized knowledge of the automotive market in Europe and MEA to enrich the S&amp;P Global Mobility databases.</p></li><li><p>Understanding and applying our methodologies; effectively utilizes our tools and data sources to form sound forecast conclusions; effectively utilize S&amp;P Global Mobility databases; Supporting forecast assumptions with clients in a constructive manner.</p></li><li><p>Providing commentary with analysis and rationale supporting vehicle forecasting.</p></li><li><p>Networking with key contacts in the automotive market to validate data and exchange intelligence.</p></li><li><p>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</p></li><li><p>Providing analytical support to clients both face to face and online.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications and skills:</b></p><ul><li><p>The minimum requirement is a university undergraduate degree in business, economics or a form of <span>mechanical/electrical</span> engineering.  Business and economics would be preferable.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p><b>Fluency in German and English is a must</b>, <b>written and spoken at a business level.</b> An additional third language would be of advantage in this role.</p></li><li><p>Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office to include expertise in Excel and PowerPoint.</p></li><li><p>Above average communication skills to include writing, interpersonal and listening as well as presentation skills gained with large and small audiences.</p></li><li><p>Organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks and to effectively prioritize under pressure towards tight deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Strong analysis skills and the ability to assess and interpret information.</p></li><li><p>Strong database manipulation skills.</p></li><li><p>Flexibility and the ability to creatively problem-solve.</p></li><li><p>Well-developed relationship building skills.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>About S&amp;P Global Mobility</b></p><p>At S&amp;P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.spglobal.com/mobility" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span><span>www.spglobal.com/mobility</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><u>.</u></p><p></p><p><b><u>What’s In It For </u></b><b><u>You?</u></b></p><p></p><p><b><u>Our Mission: </u></b></p><p>Advancing Essential Intelligence.</p><p></p><p><b><u>Our People:</u></b></p><p>We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.</p><p></p><p><b><u>Our Values:</u></b