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Posted 8 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Lead Economist (Macro and Sector Analysis)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
The Role
- We are looking for an intellectual leader who can lead a team of analysts and collaborate with those from other teams (e.g. our economic modeling team) to generate insightful, market-leading content on Sub-Saharan Africa and help drive our view on the global economy and politics.
- They will be expected to promote and present our views to improve Stears’ visibility among current and prospective clients, participate in client-facing events, and be credible as a leading voice in internal discussions.
- The role requires a thorough understanding of major global and Pan-African themes in economics and policy, and the ability to practically apply research and analysis to real-world situations.
- The Lead Economist will have strong leadership skills and be able to effectively develop and guide a team. They will need to demonstrate economic skills and be able to convey their knowledge and insight to help drive innovation and outlook quality among the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide thought leadership and guidance.
- Be an intellectual leader within the insights team, providing timely, market-leading analysis and insight on macroeconomic and industry Pan-African issues.
- Shape and refine the ‘Stears View’ on key economic and sector topics, providing direction and thought leadership.
- Show a strong sense of editorial judgment and ensure adherence to editorial guidelines, including independence, objectivity, and quality
- Manage and develop a team of analysts
- Directly manage a team of analysts and research analysts working on Pan-African issues, helping to engender an environment of intellectual challenge and creativity.
- Work with analysts to mentor them and ensure they have a continuous program of development.
- Support the promotion of views externally
- Conduct Analyst Briefing engagements with clients on SSA macroeconomy and industry issues.
- Work collaboratively with Stwars sales colleagues to support new business development.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or a related field
- Developed team or project management skills and an ability to mentor and guide an intellectually-driven team
- Strong analytical skills and an ability to spot and articulate trends in economics, policy, and other key sectors
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Strong presentation skills, and comfort in maintaining a public profile
- An ability to work collaboratively with other senior stakeholders and balance their competing requirements
- Experience with econometric and data science software is desirable.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Deadline: January 31, 2024
Job Features
Job Category | Lead Economist |