With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
- An opportunity exists in the Global Markets team of the Investment Bank for a junior economist who will be appointed to assist with data analysis, report writing and forecasts of macroeconomic variables for South Africa. This role is suited to a candidate with ideally a Masters degree in Economics/Econometrics but strong candidates with a four-year economics degree may also be considered. The role is a stepping stone to learn more about the economic landscape of the South African economy and therefore ideal for someone with a keen interest in learning about the South African markets.
The ideal candidate is likely to have a minimum of 2 years experience in macroeconomic research coupled with the following key attributes:
- Strong communication skills, including both verbal and written, with previous experience in a client-facing role advantageous
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, along with the ability to identify the so what? in their analysis
- Meticulous attention to detail and conscientiousness
- A self-starter that can work both within a team and independently, and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to operate with the highest level of ethics and integrity
- Actively contribute to collecting and analyzing data, assist with presentations, conduct desk research while also contributing to reports on topical economic trends for South African markets.
- Work with experienced macroeconomist within the team on various trends and research projects within the South African economy.
- Support the research team with thought leadership and client interaction
Bachelor Honours Degree: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
