Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To conduct research studies of existing and potential investment opportunities and macroeconomic and political trends in specified areas and to develop and distribute insights and recommendations to inform client investment decisions. Carry out research work, including literature reviews as well as data collection and manipulation. Communicate the research view to stakeholders as required. Assist with internal and external economic queries.

Qualification: Degree in Economics, Political Science
Experience Required
Global Markets Client Management: 1-2 years: Experience conducting research in the investment sector required, as well as  generating investment ideas through in-depth strategic, competitive, and valuation analysis.  Experience in client engagement or actuarial work which included client engagements.

Technology & Operations: 1-2 years: Experience in client engagement or actuarial work which included client engagements.
Economic research, statistics, quantitative analysis and modelling. Understanding of financial or economics or scenarios models and the ability to utilise modelling software packages. Use of Econometric software

• Research. Maintain up-to-date market data and current events to ensure coverage of relevant political insights and status.
• Write research reports, projections, recommendations, , country reviews and thematic and periodical publications
• Distribute research product  / commercial ideas to counterparts in Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) e.g. ECM, M&A and Coverage and broader corporate finance functions to generate leads.
• Proactively market new research products (notes) and market Reports to the bank’s wider client community.
• Researching, writing, and presenting to clients (internally and externally) on Africa macro/political thematic research. Initially the role will entail assisting me in compiling thematic thought leadership reports for the bank, but there are clear opportunities to elevate the role to include client interaction and select public engagements on the published material.
• Provide information and network opportunities to investment professionals at institutional clients and corporate executives in the sector.
• Engage with regulators and other government officials that impact the sector landscape, other opinion-makers, decision-makers and sector experts.