Senior Investment Economist | Macroeconomic Strategy & Research
Fempower Recruitment Excellence · Pretoria, Gauteng
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- We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Economist to provide strategic economic insights, macroeconomic forecasts and investment research to support investment strategy and decision-making.
Minimum Requirements
- Postgraduate qualification Honours or higher in Economics, Econometrics, Finance or a relevant Commerce discipline.
- 5–7 years' relevant experience in macroeconomic research, investment strategy and financial markets.
- Master's degree, MBA, CFA qualification or progress towards CFA would be advantageous.
- Experience with economic modelling tools such as EViews, Stata, R or Python.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct macroeconomic and sector research, economic forecasting and scenario analysis to inform investment strategies.
- Develop, maintain and enhance economic models, databases and forecasting tools.
- Analyse domestic and global economic developments and their implications for financial markets and asset classes.
- Provide economic insights, investment research and reports to senior management, investment committees and stakeholders.
- Monitor key economic indicators, market trends and sector developments to support asset allocation decisions.
- Apply data analytics, automation and approved AI tools to enhance research efficiency while maintaining strong research governance.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Advanced macroeconomic modelling, econometrics and forecasting capabilities.
- Strong understanding of asset management, portfolio construction and financial markets, including equities, fixed income, currencies, property and alternative investments.
- Proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, economic databases and analytical tools.
- Excellent analytical, research writing, reporting and presentation skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail, research integrity and ability to deliver under pressure.