Senior Economist: Country Risk & Industry Analysis at Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa Soc Ltd (ECIC)

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