Team Lead, Economics & Policy Researcher

BANK OF CHINA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to join its macroeconomics research team. The role involves preparing reports, leading research projects, and analyzing economic indicators. Suitable candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the financial sector, strong communication skills in Chinese and English, and a Master's degree. This position offers a chance to influence strategic business plans and initiatives within the bank.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related working experience in the financial industry.
• Ability to write related reports and create presentations independently.
• Good knowledge of databases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analytical reports for clients and execute commissioned research.
• Track local economic indicators and analyze their impact.
• Lead a team of researchers on macroeconomic and industry research.

Skills

Local macroeconomics research

Written and communication skills in Chinese and English

Team collaboration

Data visualization skills

Education

Master's degree or above

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Prepare analytical reports/presentations for a wide range of internal and external clients and execute research commissioned by HQ, the Branch management & the various BUs.
2. Track major local economic indicators & policies and analyse their impact on financial markets and the Bank's businesses, and provide views on data, important events, and economic & industry development trends.
3. Develop local macroeconomics and policy research. Take hold in Singapore market, continuing in deepen green finance, Fintech, Sino-Singapore cooperation, regional economic and trade cooperation, and the research of Singapore local economics and industrial development; provide prospective, thoughtful, pragmatic research and reports.
4. Lead team of Researcher to carry out Macroeconomics research & industry research, which are used for the Bank’s strategic planning and business development in a timely manner with high quality.
5. Lead various researches and prepare writing materials to support strategic business needs.

Requirements

1. Preferred experienced in local or China’s macroeconomics and policy research. At least 5 year related working experience in financial industry.
2. Strong written and communication skills in both Chinese and English in order to communicate with counterparts from Head Office and overseas Branches. Demonstrate ability to write related reports and create presentations independently.
3. Good communication skills and a good team work player.
4. Have a good knowledge of databases, able to use various statistical tools and demonstrate strong data visualization skills.
5. Master degree and above is preferred.