Head Of Trade & Economics (m/w/x)

Zeiss Group

7+ years consulting or research experience
Leading high-potential teams
Scenario planning for crises
This role defines ZEISS's position in geopolitics and trade while leading the Trade & Economics team within Corporate Strategy

Job Summary

  • This role defines ZEISS's position in geopolitics and trade while leading the Trade & Economics team within Corporate Strategy.
  • The successful candidate will drive scenario planning to support the company's response to geopolitical or economic crises.
  • You will provide thought leadership on global trends and ensure group-wide access to high-quality market intelligence.

Matching Summary

This role defines ZEISS's position in geopolitics and trade while leading the Trade & Economics team within Corporate Strategy.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years consulting or research experience
  • Leading high-potential teams
  • Scenario planning for crises
  • Global market intelligence modeling
  • Executive board collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • German language proficiency
  • PhD or MBA with economics focus
  • Experience in think tanks or international institutions
  • Strong analytical rigor
  • Open exchange culture

Key Requirements

  • Excellent academic degree in economics or related fields
  • At least 7 years of professional experience
  • Fluency in English required
  • Proven experience in strategic project leadership

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Not specified

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