Economics jobs in South Africa

This role is to act as a brand ambassador of the firm, providing advisory, training, and market insights through the latest daily news, technical analysis updates, and data interpretation skills.

Accountabilities

1. Shoot promotional videos for the brand, host webinars and seminars.
2. Provide TV, Radio, and Media appearances as required and requested.
3. Work closely with related departments and provide day-to-day market analysis reports.
4. Demonstrate perspicacity in financial market concepts like Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Stock Picking, etc.
5. Manage research & prepare daily market reports to provide ongoing market updates and in-depth expert analysis.
6. Gather data, write detailed reports on findings, identify new markets, and advise upper management on tactics.
7. Work with vast amounts of written and numerical information about market trends.
8. Write, rewrite, research, and produce content about trading in financial markets for infographics, videos, educational sites, and social media.
9. Keep investors and traders informed of all market updates and provide educational materials and training.
10. Assist with training, including new hire training.
11. Project manage the creation of a mobile app version of the news site.
12. Write trading guides, market outlooks, eBooks, and content for SEO to generate new business and support current clients.
13. Provide special trading alerts and signals to clients.
14. Organize educational events in offices and other spaces arranged by the company.
15. Attend expos on behalf of the company.
16. Provide written quotes to the press such as Reuters and Bloomberg to enhance the brand.
17. Participate in media appearances, including TV outlets like CNBC and online platforms, and produce videos in the company TV studio.
18. Use social media tools like Zoom, Teams, and Skype for coaching new clients to trade confidently with higher equity.
19. Perform any other duties related to market research as the business evolves.

Experience & Skills

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
2. 7-10 years of experience in analysis or the financial industry.
3. Passion for financial markets, with logical thinking and a continuous learning attitude.
4. Broad knowledge of Technical and Fundamental Analysis in Financial Markets.
5. Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
6. Knowledge of investment products (e.g., US Shares, EU Shares, FX, Commodities, local stock markets) preferred.
7. Knowledge of Meta Trader Platforms is an advantage.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.