Economic Policy & Business Cycle Analyst | Referent Volkswirtschaft & Konjunktur (m/w/d)

Job Summary

As an Economic Policy & Business Cycle Analyst at the Cologne Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Köln), you will play a pivotal role at the intersection of economics and politics. Your daily responsibilities include conducting regional economic surveys, analyzing structural and cyclical market developments, and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for political decision-makers, media, and business leaders. You will manage economic committees, monitor key economic indicators, and develop innovative formats for economic communication. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in economics, a passion for networking, and the ability to present complex findings through compelling visualizations and reports. This position is unique because it offers the opportunity to directly influence regional economic policy and represent the interests of the local business community within a prestigious institution. You will need to be a strategic thinker with a firm grasp of social market economy principles and a talent for stakeholder management.