About the Role
We are looking to bring on board an economist to join our global research team. Based in Abu Dhabi, the successful candidate will focus on Sub-Saharan Africa economics and regional analysis across asset classes. Personality and passion will be as key to the hiring decision as experience. The successful candidate will:
- Provide rich macroeconomic context on economic, political, and structural trends across countries of coverage, and shape the firm’s top-down regional view.
- Forecast key macroeconomic variables (inflation, GDP growth, current account and fiscal balances) using quantitative tools and business cycle analysis.
- Analyze central bank reaction functions and make monetary policy calls.
- Assess linkages between countries of coverage and the global economy.
- Communicate insights to portfolio managers, contributing to investment themes and actionable market calls.
- Participate in global investment team meetings and deliver in-depth presentations on macro themes and country analysis.
- Collaborate actively with colleagues across local and international offices.
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Required Qualities and Skills
- Strong academic background in macroeconomics, with solid quantitative and statistical skills and familiarity with tools such as EViews, STATA, SPSS, and MS Office.
- 4 - 6 years’ experience in a macroeconomic role covering African markets at a top-tier investment bank, buy-side firm, or international financial institution (e.g. IMF, central bank, or finance ministry).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to investment teams and communicate relevant insights to portfolio managers.
- Strong work ethic and ability to operate in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding environment.
- Strong learning agility, with the capacity to quickly grasp new topics and concepts.
- Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
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