Senior Economist: Country Risk

2 days ago


Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa Soc Ltd Full time
Job title : Senior Economist: Country Risk & Industry AnalysisJob Location : Gauteng, CenturionDeadline : March 12, 2025Quick Recommended Links
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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.
  • 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 debt sustainability analysis 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 oversee quality control issues.
  • Prepare and write articles that correctly and positively position the Corporation's brand, products and services across all its target markets. This includes
  • opinion editorials issues of regional development and export credit insurance industry transformational initiatives in various media channels Conduct presentations on various media platforms and participating in various fora (locally & internationally)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • At least 7 years of relevant experience.
  • A Master Degree in Economics//, Econometrics/ Political Science and 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/ Power Point) 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
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