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A successful company with a mandate to facilitate and encourage the export of South African goods and services is seeking an Economist to join their company.

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

• Daily, apply analytical tools necessary to identify, assess, manage and monitor country credit/ industry risks; and, implement and maintain the company's underwriting engines to comply with international best practice.
• Provide insurance premium quotations in accordance with the Underwriting Manual of the company and acceptable actuarial practices.
• Provide inputs in the research process to identify trade and investment opportunities for the benefits of South African exporters and investors.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, MEASURES & INTERFACES

• Research, analysis, interpretation and preparation of reports summarizing economic data
• Develop and apply the risk assessment methodologies and models.
• Develop and apply Credit Risk Assessment Tools.
• Independently investigate and prepare political, economic and industry briefs/reports of countries in which the copany would have political and commercial risk appetite.
• Price risks in accordance with the company risk pricing models.
• Monitor and manage country/sector risk exposure limits as well as single obligor limits, concentration risk in line with risk appetite document of the company.
• Liaise with the other Business Units and management on operational issues and evaluation of project insurance applications.
• Perform economic impact assessment and modelling.
• Assist Unit Head in making decisions and recommendations for the risks assessment reports, specifically country and industry reports.

Key Measures

• Technical reports writing
• Strategic ad hoc research & analysis
• Interaction with internal & external clients & stakeholders

Key Interfaces

• All Operational functions
• Company key stakeholders
• Staff of the Corporation

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum B.Com(Honours) in Economics with subjects including Investment Management, Business Management, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Public Sector Economics, Political Science, Accounting, Statistical Methods (or Econometrics)
• Minimum 2 years' experience is required in the field of economic research and analysis in a business or financial environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES
The incumbent should have demonstrated the following competencies:

• Economic research & International relations research
• Advanced Excel skills
• Data analysis
• Financial statements and credit risk analysis
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to use own initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize own tasks effectively
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to forge relationships with other areas of the business and at all levels;
• Problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
The incumbent is required to have the following Behavioral competencies:

• Problem solving: Demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills and appropriately applies proven solutions.
• Delivery: Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely and successfully implemented.
• Conflict resolution: Identifies and pushes for solutions in which all parties can benefit.
• Team participation: Consistently offers relevant inputs to team discussions as issues are being clarified and solutions are being developed.
• Flexibility: Available to work more than ordinary business hours.

APPLICATIONS
Closing Date: Friday, 9 December 2022

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