Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the position of Senior Economic Analyst (Non-Management Grade 7) within our Economic Research Unit.

Applications are to be submitted on or before July 30, 2026.

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for providing economic research, analytical support and economic forecasts. The incumbent will also be responsible for performing all duties and functions with due care, attention, confidentiality and integrity, consistent with the Group’s policies and procedures, health and safety standards and business continuity responsibilities while delivering ‘Best-In-Class’ customer service at all times.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates detailed economic models to assist in decision making within the Group and externally
• Builds forecasting models for key economic indicators using modern and relevant techniques and apply quantitative and qualitative analytical research methodologies
• Authors, reviews and authorizes technical reports, publications and research papers which analyses economic parameters and trends by examining complex analyses to produce reader-friendly reports
• Undertakes research papers and projects that are policy-oriented to present at research seminars regionally and internationally
• Prepares and authorizes periodic publications that are economics-related and conduct internal presentations on relevant topics to help build technical capacity with the Group
• Attends and presents at internal committees such as RAPS and AMCO
• Creates tools to build technical capacity within department and to improve effectiveness of output by identifying manual processes to automate
• Reviews all internal reports and ensure all deadlines are met, including Board and other committee reports which require economic environmental scans
• Undertakes research papers and other special projects that are policy-oriented and present at suitable domestic or regional seminars, conferences and other forums
• Establishes key contacts with key officials in the public and private sectors and main working relationships in the execution of duties and represent First Citizens at external meetings
• Performs all other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned by Head, Economic Research Unit

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidates must possess a B.Sc. Economics/ Finance
• Candidates must also possess a minimum of three (3) years progressive experience in the field of Economic Research
• Experience in data analysis/ statistical software or Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Strong analytical, report writing, presentation and communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Highly detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to write client reports and research articles for the First Citizens Group publications
• Knowledge of the Group’s Operating Software Systems, Products and Services