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JPMorgan Global Research - Junior Economist South 
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town 
690256479

10.08.2024

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 chart books 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.