Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Key Requirements:
• Carry out real sector analysis.
• Compile sectoral profiles of the economy to be shared with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide sector specific forecasts of the economy.
• Develop and compile databases of sector specific information.
• Liaise with policy makers, industry regulators and representative bodies.
• Fixed income and currency strategy.
• Analyse economic and financial market developments to identify potentially profitable trade ideas in the FX and fixed income markets.
• Write topical and timely flash notes on economic and market developments.
• Assist the regional head of macroeconomic research in contributing to Africa-wide publications.
• Provide economic information assisting internal and external clients in planning.
• Provide economic and market commentary and forecasts to the bank’s clients.
• Provide macroeconomic input into the equity research process.
• Contribute to flagship publications of the research team, cover and monitored key macroeconomic and market events via ad-hoc external flash notes and internal publications.
• Develop relationships with African policy makers, central bank officials and other market regulators.
• Support the sales team in terms of client coverage on an on-going basis (client meetings, calls, Bloomberg/Reuters chats).
• Participate in marketing road shows in various offshore distribution hubs.
• Organise client road shows for international investors.
• Provide analytical support to the Eurobond, local currency fixed income, FX, and equity trading desks.
• Advise senior management in various in-country offices on East Africa research and strategy

Qualifications:
• Must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics or a Finance related course.
• 5-7 years’ work experience in economic research writing capacity or a similar environment is desirable.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong financial modelling and report writing skills.
• Ability to identify the key issues on opportunities and develop a structured approach to resolving these issues.
• Ability to gather knowledge and research effectively.
• Technical areas of expertise should encompass knowledge of relevant legal and tax legislation.
• High emotional quotient and strong communication skills.
• Must be an independent, creative thinker with a desire to continuously improve their technical and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within teams.
• Hard-working, proactive, takes accountability and has a desire to win as a team.
• Must pay attention to detail, drive delivery and be results-oriented.
• Able to handle a high-pressure environment.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

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