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Administrator

Gurugram

Who we are

We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.

We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity. 

The Administrator will work closely with the Head of Operations to support the work of Economist Enterprise in various areas.The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays cool under pressure and is motivated by setting high standards and striving to exceed them. This role demands a proactive approach, excellent communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and solution-oriented thinking. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Process, manage, and accurately code invoices from suppliers, including agencies and freelancers using tools such as PeopleSoft
  • Be a go-to person for contracts with 3rd party suppliers and a liaison between the Research & Analytics (R&A) team, legal and procurement functions. 
  • Undertake quarterly audits of 
    • Freelancer/contributor list in the shared drive
    • Freelancer/contributor list on Monday.com 
    • Freelancer/contributor access to Viewpoint for contributors and super contributors
    • the R&A org charts
    • Access to Viewpoint for contributors and super contributors working with the R&A team
  • Onboard new recruits, new contributors, and super contributors. Ensure that new recruits and super contributors have access to all the relevant platforms, cms, data wrapper, Quickbase, Viewpoint
  • Arrange induction meetings for new recruits to the R&A team
  • Administering and managing commercialisation of analyst’ time 

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience is preferred but not required
  • Meticulous, proactive approach to problem-solving, accountable and result-driven
  • Collaborative and able to partner with team members across Economist Enterprise and company, along with the ability to multitask, problem solve and efficiently manage time 
  • Strong aptitude for learning new technologies. 
  • Flexibility to work across different time zones and collaborate with international teams

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Working Arrangements

The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required. 

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What we offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.

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