š OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWStandard Bank Group is actively recruiting for a Economist, Africa Region FIC Research position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector looking to advance their careers.
šÆ IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profileā¢ Experience Level: 8 - 10 years ā¢ Educational Background: Master or equivalent ā¢ Industry Focus: Data / Business / Analysis / Ai ā¢ Location Preference: in Gauteng
š¼ WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Economist, Africa Region FIC Research position is an important role within the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
š CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Data / Business / Analysis / Ai offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
š APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Economist, Africa Region FIC Research position, ensure your CV highlights: ā¢ Relevant experience matching the 8 - 10 years requirement ā¢ Educational qualifications in line with Master ā¢ Specific achievements in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai field ā¢ Any certifications or specialized training
š SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Job DescriptionTo collect, organise and analyse key primary macroeconomic data on several African countries (primary responsibility for 3 to 5 countries) with the aim of generating medium and long term forecasts for economic growth, exchange rate, inflation, interest rate and other key macroeconomic variables for the respective countries, and utilising such forecasts to derive tradable fixed income and currency trading or hedging strategies.
Responsibilities Include:Ā
Act as fund representative to the World Bank, and other relevant institutions in each country. Analyse and consolidate macroeconomic data by preparing an up to date, relevant, accurate database of key statistical data on coverage countries. Support the Chief Economist at IMF and AfDB investor meetings, presenting updates on policy and economic developments to investors Contribute to Africa Sovereign weekly report by analysing hard currency asset prices to come up with trade ideas and keep up to date with credit rating actions to assess how this impacts African Eurobond prices. Contribute to the Africa Brief by providing short commentary about pertinent developments warranting notifying clients to ensure they receive valuable information timeously. Contribute to the African Financial Markets Handbook by interacting with the Global Markets team in each country to provide the most up to date snapshot of the foreign exchange, rates and equity markets. Develop a framework to monitor and assess economic trends affecting exchange rates, growth, and interest rates, with management support. Lead in-country management in developing economic forecasts for coverage countries that Standard Bank has a presence in to review recent economic and market developments. Plan research road shows and investor trips with the Head of Africa Research and the Global Markets Sales Managers with the aim of meeting policy makers, like central bank governors, Finance Ministers, IMF representatives in each country. Present cogent arguments, supporting the forecasts for economic growth, the exchange rate, inflation interest rates, etc. Produce flash notes and trade ideas by using macroeconomic data on several African countries to determine if any significant changes should be recommended in terms of trading.
QualificationsType of Qualification:Ā Post Graduate Degree PreferedĀ Field of Study:Ā Business Commerce, Finance or Accounting
Experience Required
8-10 years Experience in a senior role, primarily involving macroeconomic research and financial market analysis, encompassing marketing fixed income and currency investment ideas to institutional or currency hedging ideas to corporate clients.
Additional Information
Behavioural CompetenciesDocumenting Facts Interacting with People Interpreting Data Providing Insights Showing Composure Team Working
Technical CompetenciesBond Pricing Economic Analysis Data Management (Trading, Transacting) Hedging International Market Knowledge Investment Analysis Economic Research Written Communication
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