Remote Senior Economist: Financial Markets & Policy

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Economist specializing in Financial Markets for a fully remote role. The candidate will conduct macroeconomic research, build econometric models, and analyze impacts on SA and global markets, contributing to reports and market commentary.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field, with 6+ years of experience, and proficiency in Stata, R, EViews, or Python. Remote collaboration and publication experience are valued.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in economic research or financial analysis.
• Proven expertise in econometric modeling techniques (e.g., time series, VAR, GARCH).
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, R, EViews, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous economic research on macroeconomics, monetary policy, inflation, and financial market dynamics.
• Develop and apply advanced econometric models to forecast economic variables and assess market risks.
• Analyze impacts of global and domestic events on SA and global financial markets (equities, bonds, currency).
• Produce high-quality research reports, policy briefs, and market commentary for clients and stakeholders.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients, policymakers, and industry conferences.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and strategists to integrate economic insights into investment decisions.
• Monitor economic data releases and policy announcements, providing timely analysis and commentary.
• Contribute to the firm's thought leadership and public profile in economic analysis.
• Mentor junior economists and contribute to research methodologies.

Skills

Econometric modeling

Quantitative analysis

Academic writing

Education

PhD or Master's degree in Economics/Finance/quantitative field

Tools

Stata

R

EViews

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Economist specializing in Financial Markets for a fully remote role. The candidate will conduct macroeconomic research, build econometric models, and analyze impacts on SA and global markets, contributing to reports and market commentary.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field, with 6+ years of experience, and proficiency in Stata, R, EViews, or Python. Remote collaboration and publication experience are valued.