Research Economist at NCBA Group

Job Purpose Statement

• To provide analytical support to the Bank to inform timely decision-making. The occupant of this role will work closely with various internal parties to provide up to date, industry leading research on economic developments including country-specific economic developments, monetary, fiscal, exchange rate policies among other issues. The role will entail conducting regional macro-economic research with specific recommendations to the Bank’s Global Markets, Assets and Liability Committee, NCBA Investment Bank, Finance, Corporate and Retail department, Credit committees and NCBA clients.

Stakeholder Management:

key stakeholders that the position holder will need to liaise/work with to be successful in this role.

Internal

• Global Markets
• Finance
• Executive
• Business Units Heads – Corporate, Retail, Business Banking
• Business Units Relationship Managers
• Branches
• Financial Market Operations
• Legal
• Market Risk
• NCBA Investment Bank External
• Existing and Prospective Clients
• Competitors
• Regulatory Authorities
• Fund Managers
• Business and Research partners

Decision Making Authority /Mandates/Constraints:

The decisions the position holder is empowered to make

• Macroeconomic modelling and subsequent forecasts.
• Content and direction of reports and presentations, where relevant.

Job Specifications

Academic:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or equivalent. Master’s degree in Economics preferred.

Professional:

• Practical experience in use of MS Office applications.
• Practical experience in use of Statistical software.
• Practical experience in use of Econometric software.
• Practical experience in financial modelling.

Desired work experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in Statistical and Predictive analysis.
• Strong quantitative background with experience in equities, fixed income and economic modelling.

Job competencies

Technical Competencies  

Technical Skills

• Strong quantitative skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent understanding of Markets and Policy.

• Be able to know and monitor the key economic indicators that will impact on the fore business and be in a position to explain that to customers.
• Proven experience in report writing.
• Public relation skills.

Behavioral Competencies

Interpersonal skills  

• Personable and confident with the ability to converse professionally with clients
• Ability to market and establish lasting client relationships
• Positive attitude and work ethic
• Enthusiasm to learn about the wide range of products and roles within the bank. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Possess resiliency to work in a challenging and changing, high- volume, fast paced environment.
• Ability to think globally, creatively, and to be innovative.
• Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to execute quickly and efficiently.
• Effective written/verbal communication skills.