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Senior Economist: Risk & Industry Analysis Jobs in Centurion, South Africa at Export Credit Insurance Corporation
Position: Senior Economist: Country Risk & Industry Analysis
PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE
Thepurposeof this role is to conduct research on country (political, economic) and industry issues and provide expert analysis to the corporation that enables effective decision making and drives strategy. The incumbent of this role will also be responsible to supervise, coach & mentor junior staff.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, MEASURES & INTERFACES
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 ECIC underwriting engines to comply with international best practice.
Conduct debtsustainabilityanalysis 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 analyse 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. This includes South African and global economic write-ups. This must 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 benefits of South African exporters and investors. This also includes socio-economic and/or regional development. Supervise, edit and overseequality controlissues.
Prepare and write articles that correctly and positively position the Corporation’s brand, products and services across all its target markets, including opinion editorials on regional development and export credit insurance industry transformational initiatives in various media channels.
Conduct presentations on various media platforms and participate in various fora (locally & internationally).
Key Measures
• Technical reports writing and presentation;
• Strategic ad hoc research & analysis;
• Interaction with internal & external clients & stakeholders.
Key Interfaces
• All Operational functions;
• ECIC key stakeholders;
• Staff of the Corporation.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Econometrics, Political Science, or Development Finance is a requirement.
• Ability to research and analyse information on countries and key industries.
• Compilation of country and industry reports.
• Advanced Microsoft (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and usage of econometric models.
• Ability to utilise 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.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
The incumbent should have demonstrated the following competencies:
• Strong economic & international relations research;
• Strong data analysis skills;
• Adv…
Title: Senior Economist: Risk & Industry Analysis
Company: Export Credit Insurance Corporation
Location: Centurion, South Africa
Category: Business
