Macroeconomic Intelligence Analyst at First Bank

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Macroeconomic Intelligence & Monitoring

• Track global and domestic macroeconomic developments across growth, inflation, FX, interest rates, and policy direction.
• Maintain high-frequency data trackers and structured macro dashboards
• Support production of weekly economic intelligence notes and market updates

Regional & Subsidiary Intelligence Support

• Support macroeconomic tracking and profiling across the Bank's subsidiary and international markets
• Contribute to development of regional macro profiles and comparative risk assessments
• Assist in building cross-country datasets to support Group-level insights
• Support analysis of cross-border trends impacting FX flows, trade activity, and client segments

Data Analysis & Forecasting Support

• Support basic forecasting across key macroeconomic variables (GDP, inflation, FX, interest rates)
• Maintain forecast trackers and update assumptions in line with evolving data
• Conduct scenario checks and sensitivity analysis
• Support preparation of macroeconomic inputs for ALCO and internal committees

Enterprise Intelligence Support

•  Support development of proprietary economic intelligence outputs (e.g., indices, sector insights, market trackers)
• Assist in translating macroeconomic developments into insights relevant for business units and client engagement
• Support data inputs for internal tools and intelligence products

Insight Development, Presentation & Communication

• Translate data into structured insights, charts, and concise narratives
• Draft sections of economic notes, internal briefs, and thematic outputs
• Develop high-quality slides for internal use (e.g., ALCO, management discussions)
• Ensure outputs are visually clear, structured, and aligned with Bank standards

MANNING REQUIREMENTS/KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Strong grounding in macroeconomics and financial markets
• Basic forecasting capability across key macro indicators
• Strong PowerPoint (or equivalent) design capability
• Proficiency in Excel for data handling and analysis
• Clear writing with the ability to simplify complex information
• Strong attention to detail and execution discipline

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or related field.

Experience

• 2–4 years’ relevant experience in research, banking, consulting, or economic analysis.
• Exposure to macroeconomic or financial market analysis is an advantage