Macroeconomist

Seize the opportunity to shape economic strategies and influence impactful financial solutions within a leading financial services provider that champions innovation and thought leadership across Africa. This senior role offers a platform for experienced economists to drive macroeconomic insights that directly inform client success and industry growth.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Build and maintain sophisticated macroeconomic models to produce accurate forecasts for the South African economy.
• Advise clients on global macroeconomic trends, including inflation, supply chain issues, the energy transition, automation, and digital economy developments.
• Develop strategic recommendations to enhance client enterprise value based on macroeconomic, industry, and investor insights.
• Lead the creation of influential thought leadership pieces on macroeconomic trends for external publication.
• Design engagement strategies to help clients craft rapid, data-driven growth and profit strategies.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis on economic developments related to energy, infrastructure, decarbonisation, and regenerative initiatives.
• Assess project impacts and economic development initiatives to provide actionable insights.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations, defending findings with clarity and confidence.
• Offer expert advice on economic and development issues to private and government sector clients.
• Seek out new data sources and perform secondary research to ensure analysis remains current and accurate.

Requirements:

• Masters degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or Statistics with a strong foundation in economics.
• Proven experience of 3 to 6 years in macroeconomic analysis or related fields.
• Proficiency in building models, conducting analysis, and forecasting.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Excellent data handling and analytical skills.
• Technical proficiency in Python, Stata, and Tableau Software.

Familiarity with the following:

• Financial services, banking, fintech, and investment industries.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package ranging from R900,000 to R1,400,000 per year (Cost to Company), negotiable.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to influence high-impact economic and financial strategies.
• Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

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