Data Analyst, Centurion at BMI Research

Job Description

BMI Research, a leading emerging markets analysis firm, is recruiting a high-calibre graduate to join its team in Centurion, South Africa.

You will be contributing to our market intelligence service, providing data and forecasts for senior decision makers in banks, consultancies, multinational corporations, investment funds and government agencies.

Specialising in data mining and forecasting, your responsibilities will include:

•  Efficiently gathering time series data and compiling it for use by analysts
•  Forecast time series data to support our analyst teams

Trainee Programme
You will receive extensive training in all areas of data analysis and forecasting with the help of our BMI University training material and regular training seminars hosted by senior members of the Research team, in combination with rigorous hands-on guidance from your line manager and team members.

Areas of focus include:

•  Database Management
•  Industry Risk (Oil & Gas, Power and Mining)
•  Macroeconomics
•  Political and Operational Risk
•  Financial Markets
•  Company Analysis

Required Skills

• We are looking for candidates with a strong academic background and a passion for data, with prior understanding of basic macroeconomic principles and a familiarity with world affairs. A Data Analyst will need to demonstrate ambition and a desire to learn.

Basic Requirements:

•  Minimum 2:1 or equivalent degree, from a top-tier university,
•  Keen interest in economics, global financial markets and world affairs.
•  Strong proficiency in Excel
•  Desire to learn forecasting, analytical and data handling skills in a dynamic and challenging working environment
•  Ability to question existing assumptions and develop ideas

Ideal Skills/Qualifications:

•  Previous experience (academic or professional) in analysis and research of global markets, political risk and macroeconomics
•  Postgraduate degree
•  Language skills
•  Prior work experience in related field (ideally private sector).