Senior Investment Economist | Macroeconomic Strategy & Research Job at Fempower Recruitment Excellence

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Economist to provide strategic economic insights, macroeconomic forecasts and investment research to support investment strategy and decision-making.

Minimum Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification (Honours or higher) in Economics, Econometrics, Finance or a relevant Commerce discipline.
• 5–7 years' relevant experience in macroeconomic research, investment strategy and financial markets.
• Master's degree, MBA, CFA qualification or progress towards CFA would be advantageous.
• Experience with economic modelling tools such as EViews, Stata, R or Python.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct macroeconomic and sector research, economic forecasting and scenario analysis to inform investment strategies.
• Develop, maintain and enhance economic models, databases and forecasting tools.
• Analyse domestic and global economic developments and their implications for financial markets and asset classes.
• Provide economic insights, investment research and reports to senior management, investment committees and stakeholders.
• Monitor key economic indicators, market trends and sector developments to support asset allocation decisions.
• Apply data analytics, automation and approved AI tools to enhance research efficiency while maintaining strong research governance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Advanced macroeconomic modelling, econometrics and forecasting capabilities.
• Strong understanding of asset management, portfolio construction and financial markets, including equities, fixed income, currencies, property and alternative investments.
• Proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, economic databases and analytical tools.
• Excellent analytical, research writing, reporting and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail, research integrity and ability to deliver under pressure.