Charlottesville, VA
RISI is the leading provider of news and information for the global forest products industry.
What's exciting about our company:
We're a great mix of stability and dynamism. Our oldest product has been published for more than 100 years. On the other hand, one of our keys to success is that we use information technology aggressively to fundamentally improve the value of our information to our customers.
We're in growth mode. Thirty percent of our sales come from outside North America, and we're looking for that percentage to grow. Also, based on our success in the forest products sector, we are looking to move into other sectors.
Our size. With 125 employees, we're small enough that you can see the impact of your work, but big enough to have a wealth of people from whom to learn.
Background
RISI Inc. is seeking an Industry Economist for its Charlottesville, Virginia office. The Charlottesville office is a small satellite office for a worldwide economic consulting firm that specializes in forest products (paper, packaging, lumber, wood panels, and timber).
RISI is recognized as the premier source for economic forecasts and analysis of the international forest products industry. RISI analysis and forecasts are published in ongoing monthly and quarterly reports grouped by product and geographical sector. Clients include forest products companies, government agencies, environmental groups, industry suppliers, and the investment community. RISI is also the leading publisher of news and information for the forest products industry, with offices in Charlottesville, Boston (Bedford), San Francisco, New Jersey, Atlanta, Brussels, Singapore, Shanghai, and Sao Paulo.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will report to the Vice President for World Graphic Papers in RISI's Charlottesville, Virginia office. The Economist will assist with the management of existing models, databases and forecasting efforts for the North American printing and writing paper markets. Responsibilities will include updating and managing our extensive databases of time-series data, producing monthly, quarterly and annual updates of our forecasts, writing insightful analysis of the market conditions, collecting price data through industry contacts, and traveling to visit clients with senior staff. The candidate will also coordinate forecasts and analyses with RISI economist in other geographical regions. The Economist will also assist in the production of special projects as they arise. Since clients are located all over the world, international travel is required.
Desired Skills
- Masters degree or higher in Economics or Business
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and econometric skills
- Knowledge of micro and macro economic theory
- Knowledge of the paper and/or wood products industry helpful, but not required
- Experience working with E-Views or similar economic software
- Experience working with Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint
- Outgoing personality for client contacts
- Solid and clear verbal and written communication of the English language
- Other languages helpful, but not required
- Exceptional presentation skills in front of large groups
- Ability to think creatively and work independently
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Superior attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@risiinfo.com and reference job code GPE-VA. (No phone calls, please).
