Senior Economist : Country Risk & Industry Analysis

The Hiring House; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Economist to drive country risk and industry analysis. This role involves applying analytical tools to assess credit risks, conducting macro-economic research, and preparing comprehensive reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economics, with at least seven years of relevant experience and a master's degree in a related field. You'll be at the forefront of economic strategy, providing insights that influence key decisions and policies. If you're passionate about economics and want to make a significant impact in the industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in country risk and industry analysis.
• Master's degree in relevant fields is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct macro-economic research and debt sustainability analysis.
• Prepare quarterly economic strategy reports for clients and executives.
• Lead economic research projects to identify trade and investment opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Macroeconomic Analysis

Presentation Skills

Data Processing

Education

Master Degree in Economics

Master Degree in Econometrics

Master Degree in Political Science

Master Degree in Development Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Head of the Unit, the Senior Economist; Country Risk & Industry Analysis will:
• Apply analytical tools necessary to identify, assess, manage and monitor country credit / industry risks; and implement and maintain the company's underwriting engines to comply with international best practice.
• Conduct debt sustainability analysis on countries and make recommendations to key committees.
• Conduct macro-economic research and analysis (incl. trends, drivers, risks) leading to the compilation of publications, reports on recent trends, speeches and presentations.
• Develop methods and procedures for collecting and processing data, utilizing knowledge of available sources of data and various econometric and sampling techniques.
• Source, compile and analyze statistical information, for use in quantitative as well as graphical analyses.
• Provide macroeconomic insights to assist in fundamental sector / industry research.
• Analysis and feedback on major free trade agreements (impact on countries, sectors, timing, etc.), major legislation and its impact on various sectors (including national development plans).
• Prepare quarterly economic strategy reports, including South African and global economic write-ups, to be presented to clients, executives, and at strategic Board meetings.
• Lead economic research projects (country and industry) that identify trade and investment opportunities for the benefit of South African exporters and investors, including socio-economic and/or regional development.
• Supervise, edit, and oversee quality control issues.
• Prepare and write articles that correctly and positively position the Corporation's brand, products, and services across all its target markets.
• Opinion editorials on issues of regional development and export credit insurance industry transformational initiatives in various media channels.
• Conduct presentations on various media platforms and participate in various forums (locally & internationally).

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• A Master Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Political Science and Development Finance is a requirement.
• Ability to research and analyze information on countries and key industries.
• Compilation of country and industry reports.
• Advanced Microsoft (Excel / Word / PowerPoint) and usage of econometric models.
• Ability to utilize Bloomberg and other Terminal Services.
• Demonstration of previous published articles is a requirement.
• The candidate must be able to present various research topics on various platforms.