Senior Analyst - EMEA Light Vehicle Production Forecasting (German-speaking) - S&P Global

Senior Analyst - EMEA Light Vehicle Production Forecasting (German‑speaking) - S&P Global

We are looking for an analyst to strengthen our team in the European, Middle East, and Africa vehicle production analytics.

About the Role

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 analysing the European and Middle East/Africa (MEA) vehicle production market and representing this scope of knowledge to clients through forecasts, custom reports and intelligence briefings.
• Using specialised knowledge of the automotive market in Europe and MEA to enrich the S&P Global Mobility databases.
• Understanding and applying our methodologies, effectively utilising our tools and data sources to form sound forecast conclusions, and supporting forecast assumptions with clients constructively.
• 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

• Minimum requirement: undergraduate degree in business, economics, or a form of mechanical/electrical engineering. Business and economics would be preferable.
• Typically more than 5 years of experience executing market research activities for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive component supplier, or direct vehicle production forecasting at an automotive forecast/analysis firm, or automotive component purchasing at a vehicle manufacturer.
• Fluency in German and English at a business level; an additional third language is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Above average communication skills, including writing, interpersonal, listening, and presentation skills for large and small audiences.
• Organisational skills demonstrating the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize under pressure toward tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and database manipulation skills.
• Flexibility and creative problem‑solving ability.
• Well‑developed relationship‑building skills.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&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 optimise 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 emerging technologies tomorrow. For more information, visit

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: generous time off to keep you energized.
• Continuous Learning: access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: secure your financial future with competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programmes.
• Family Friendly Perks: benefits for partners and children, including best‑in‑class family perks.
• Beyond the Basics: retail discounts, referral incentive awards, and other small perks that make a big difference.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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