Financial Analyst - Writer at Nairametrics

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead Macroeconomic and financial market research, focusing on trends, risks, and opportunities across local and global markets. 
• Produce high-quality reports, forecasts and thought leadership pieces on economic indicators, interest rates, exchange rates, inflation monetary/fiscal policy and capital markets.
• Oversee a team of analysts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and clarity in all deliverables.
• Represent the Company in media interviews, webinars and industry panels.
• Collaborate with the Editorial/media team to shape research driven content.
• Provide actionable intelligence to investors, clients and the public.
• Develop and maintain key financial models and databases
• Monitor and interpret policy decisions, market developments and geopolitical events that may impact the economy and financial markets.
• Build relationship with key stakeholders in government, private sector and academia.

Requirements 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Economics or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in financial research, economic analysis or capital markets.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic theory and its application to the financial markets.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, Eikon, Power BI or Python /R (a plus)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skils.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities
• Media or public speaking experience is an added advantage