Economist – Sub Saharan Africa at Absa

Job Description

• Provide Economic macro research and analysis on key Sub Saharan African Markets. Responsible for providing insights offering short term commentary and long term research papers for emerging economies. The ability to product top end research as well as build and maintain relationships with both internal and external role players stakeholders is critical. Min Honours degree in Economics coupled with 5 years Macro research experience. Whilst the role has an East Africa focus and preference will be given to candidates with prior East Africa experience it is not a prerequisite for the success of the role. A keen interest in emerging markets will suffice.

Education

• 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