Global Research
2 months ago
JOB DESCRIPTION
Global Research - Junior Economist South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa - Analyst
Job summary
As a Junior Economist in the Global Research team, you will be based in Cape Town and play a dynamic and intellectually stimulating role focused on global macro developments. You will have the opportunity to use your strong economic, quantitative, and communication skills to contribute to our understanding of political and economic developments in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyze macro/fundamental drivers of SSA economies by performing in-depth analysis, under the supervision of the Senior Economists;
- Maintain models and analytical tools;
- Work closely with the lead economists; liaise with strategists and other economists to formulate forecasts and views;
- Contribute to regular research reports covering Africa economies;
- Monitor/compile news flow by country; update chart books and templates for weekly/monthly/ad hoc publications;
- Interact with and assisting internal sales and trading personnel, and interfacing with external institutional clients on customized requests.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- A background in economics;
- Strong quantitative skills with proven aptitude to analyze macro data;
- Excellent knowledge of economic principles and statistics;
- Knowledge of regional political, economic and business trends and prospects;
- Excellent ability to work with spreadsheets and statistical programming languages/packages (Eviews, R, Python);
- You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, can engage and influence partners and stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Preferably some experience within a research role within a financial institution, although this is not essential;
- Prior research experience in EM or in official creditor sector would be a strong advantage.
ABOUT US
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
Clients turn to our industry-leading Markets, Sales and Research team to offer clients unique market insights on sectors and companies, and actionable ideas using research to make well-informed investment decisions. Teams understand products across asset classes and help clients structure solutions that manage risk, enhance yield and solve complex financial problems.
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