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October 17, 2024

FirstRand

Johannesburg

FULL TIME


Country Analyst

Job Description
To gather, analyse and assess the risks associated with the different jurisdictions in which the organisation operates, or plans to operate, and communicate views to stakeholders.

To analyse the economic, political, and operational risks in the respective portfolio of countries/sovereigns assigned and calculate and recommend Sovereign ratings and LGD’s (Loss Given Default) to Credit Committee.
  • Build and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue listen advise influence and negotiate to achieve win-win outcomes
  • Understand what key stakeholders are looking for and customise reporting and presentations accordingly
  • Defend recommendations and points-of view based on insights from robust analyses
  • Liaise with various stakeholders to clearly define the research objective and any questions that need to be asked
  • Identify the most appropriate sources of data/information and the best way to gather it
  • Contact the relevant stakeholders to source required information and documentation
  • Follow conventional research protocols to gather and sift the necessary information
  • Visit the relevant country, having set up meetings with key individuals and bodies
  • Assign a Probability of Default and Loss Given Default to these sovereigns by using internal models and methodologies
  • Monitor and report key developments in these countries to stakeholders, and present relevant information to key stakeholders in the form of a written report and verbal presentation
  • Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress manage expectations and ensure stakeholders requirements are delivered
  • Anticipate consequences and adapt problem solving based on continual feedback
  • Act speedily to resolve problems queries and challenges
  • Implement, monitor, and control business processes according to quality standards; policy; and compliance and governance requirements in area of accountability
  • Stay relevant and up to date with legislations and new developments
  • Plan and manage own workflow anticipating obstacles juggling priorities and following through on objectives within agreed time frames and according to quality standards
  • Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies
  • Participate in specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement
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Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
29/10/24
All appointments will be made in line with First Rand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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