Remote Senior Economist: Macro Forecasts & Strategy

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Economist to join a leading financial institution to work remotely within South Africa. You will conduct in-depth macroeconomic research, develop forecasts, and deliver strategic insights to guide investment and business decisions across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in Economics, has 7+ years in economic research, expert econometric skills (Stata, R, EViews), and outstanding written and verbal communication suitable

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, or related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of experience in economic research, forecasting, or analysis.
• Expertise in econometric modeling, time series analysis, and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive macroeconomic research and develop forecasts.
• Analyze financial market data, monetary policy, and fiscal developments.
• Prepare detailed economic reports, briefs, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Provide strategic economic advice to inform investment decisions and business planning.
• Mentor junior economists and contribute to the team's intellectual capital.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Econometrics

Macroeconomic research

Communication

Education

PhD or Master's in Economics

Tools

Stata

R

EViews

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Economist to join a leading financial institution to work remotely within South Africa. You will conduct in-depth macroeconomic research, develop forecasts, and deliver strategic insights to guide investment and business decisions across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in Economics, has 7+ years in economic research, expert econometric skills (Stata, R, EViews), and outstanding written and verbal communication suitable