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Group Senior Economist at Equity Bank Kenya

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Job Overview
Employment Regular
Location Nairobi Kenya
Experience At least 8 years
Education Level Bachelor's/Master's Degree
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Job Purpose

  • The Economics and Research Function is at the heart of decision-making at Equity Group Holdings through the provision of high-quality, timely and robust macroeconomic and financial market insights across all 6 economies (Kenya, DRC, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan) related to all banking and non-banking subsidiary activity.
  • The Group Senior Economist will play a leadership role in the Function with a focus on providing insightful analysis on macroeconomic and financial market insights related to all Equity Group subsidiaries. 
  • This role strongly collaborates with the Strategy, Credit, Risk, Finance, Treasury and Investment Bank Research within the bank.
  • The role reports to the Group Economist and Director of Research.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Generate high quality economic and financial market research, analysis and insights and play a key role in advisory, strategy, commercial, and investment decisions.
  • Monitor economic conditions and financial market conditions and recommend interventions when necessary. 
  • Analyze economic data, conduct research, and develop economic models to forecast priority trends. Assess potential impacts and recommend mitigative action as required.
  • Coordinate timely economic and financial reporting for all Boards and Management across all subsidiaries. 
  • Support in the management of the Economic Research Function particularly team management, cross-discipline communication, and performance monitoring.
  • Present to various internal and external audiences through reports, presentations, and other communication channels as required.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related field
  • Master’s degree in economics or related field
  • Demonstrated track record of working with economic data and analytical tools. 
  • Experience in leading internally run economic analysis projects and teams in any organization.
  • Experience leading complex programs and projects related to the function
  • 8 years experience in a similar role
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