JPMorgan Global Research - Junior Economist South 

United Kingdom, England, London 

662462681

Job summary

As a Junior Economist in Economic Research Team, you will have an exposure to global macro developments as well as specific coverage of the sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) region, including South Africa.

The role in Research is fast-paced, demanding and intellectually stimulating. In this role, you would be able to use your economics, quantitative, and business writing/communication skills. This role will be intellectually stimulating, require collaboration, and strong work ethics.

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 chartbooks 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.