Senior Economist, Regional Economic Surveillance

Bank Negara Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Economist for Regional Economic Surveillance in Johor. This role involves leading strategic engagements, conducting in-depth research, and providing insights to enhance economic policies. The successful candidate will collaborate with key stakeholders to monitor trends and support the Bank's strategic agenda at the regional level. If you have a strong background in economics and a passion for driving impactful financial insights, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the financial landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Economics and Financial Sector.
• Degree or professional qualifications in economics, banking, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Review and recommend assessments on economic surveillance.
• Lead strategic engagements with industry players and government agencies.
• Conduct in-depth research to monitor economic developments.

Skills

Economic Analysis

Financial Sector Knowledge

Research Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Economics

Professional Qualifications in Banking or Finance

Job description

Bank Negara Malaysia Hiring! Full Time Senior Economist, Regional Economic Surveillance in Johor - Ricebowl

Senior Economist, Regional Economic Surveillance

• Academic Qualifications: Degree or professional qualifications in economics, banking, or finance.
• Experience: Preferably at least 5 years of experience in the Economics and Financial Sector.
• Review and recommend independent assessments on economic surveillance and output from Bank’s BNM Offices and Headquarters to ensure alignment with forecasting and surveillance needs of the Economics Department and other Line Departments.
• Lead strategic engagements between the Bank, key industry players, and relevant Government agencies in the region to obtain timely and in-depth economic and financial insights.
• Conduct in-depth research leveraging insights from industrial engagements to monitor cyclical and structural developments, identify emerging risks, and design industry policy proposals.
• Lead collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, including state and multilateral agencies, to identify and review regional economic trends and improve surveillance.
• Support the JLPB and Regional Head in driving the Bank’s strategic agenda at the regional level, providing strategic direction on performance, training, research, and other areas as needed.

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