Job Description

Company DescriptionStandard 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 analyse and provide market insights to the Business & Commercial Banking (BCB) Group Chief Executive's office on the economic outlook, sectors and banking industry within the BCB operating countries across Africa and the provinces within South Africa. In addition, to provide insights to BCB Group teams on trade, agriculture, venture capital investment, or other market insights that may be required.Analysing external data to identify growth opportunities for BCB Group functions and provide a clear structure of the market we operate in. This includes sourcing both the relevant national and sub-national data across the continent by making use of databases such as the World Bank, Fitch Solutions, UN Comtrade, IMF, Central Bank data, Bureau of Statistics data, FAO data, African Development Bank data, UNCTAD, customs data, and others.To synthesise market insights into clear Powerpoint presentation and present such presentation to an executive level audience.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Masters Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce or EconomicsExperience Required
5-7 Years experience in industry and economic analysis across various sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Agriculture, Financial Services, Retail & Wholesale Trade, Intra-Africa Trade, and Africa-China Trade. Additionally, experience in roles such as the analysis of markets, sectors, value chains, or industries is required. Proficiency in preparing and delivering advanced PowerPoint presentations is also required.Additional InformationBehavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People

Technical Competencies:

• Analysing and Interpreting Information
• Data Analysis
• Developing Marketing Insights
• Economic Research
• Market Analysis
• Project Definition
• Stakeholder Management

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