Job Opportunities in South Africa

Job Overview
Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80389704A-0001
Date Posted: 10/15/2024

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Masters Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce or Economics

Experience 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 Power Point presentations is also required.

Additional Information

Behavioral 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

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations.

We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our fraud line on +27 800222050 or Transaction Fraud Ops SA@standardbank.co.za

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or Transaction Fraud Ops SA@standardbank.co.za