Economic Analyst (SP7) -Capricorn Asset Management

Listing reference: capgh_000341
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Banking
Job category: Asset and Fund Management
Location: Windhoek
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
Assist the Portfolio Management Team with macroeconomic research as directed by the CIO, as well as with investment strategy research. The later entails asset class level work as well as themes related research. Identify specific macroeconomic forces at play in any given investment.
Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

·       Provide data and analysis to the portfolio management team w.r.t. macroeconomic and investment related research.

·       Maintain key economic indicator data base.  Data is mainly, but not exclusively, provided by official sources, e.g. Bank of Namibia, SARB, NSA, Governments, etc.

·       Interpret and present graphs of key economic and investment indicators to the CAM Economic Meeting.

·       Present to CAM Economic Meeting. 

·       Be able to use relative IT systems such as Reuters and Bloomberg.

·       Prepare and distribute economic research reports as directed by the CIO.

·       Analyze 3d party research and communicate conclusions to the PMT.

·       Conduct special economic research projects

·       Act as Secretary of CAM Economic Committee.

·       Conduct client presentations and feedback sessions

·       Provide information to the media/marketing as needed and convey views and conclusions to same.

·       Support Investor Services and Business Development sales efforts with information, analyses and presentations.

·       Provide services to the Capricorn Group as per SLA. This may entail, amongst others, presenting to ALCO, ad hoc research projects and position papers.

·       Assist in developing the “House View”.

·       Must accept that portfolio returns will form a significant part of professional performance appraisal

·       Maintain a digital mindset and be able to integrate digital tools into processes and way of work.

 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

·         High mathematical abilities

·         High level of personal resilience

·         Responsible, trustworthy and dependable.

·         Work well under pressure

·         Able to meet deadlines

·         Integrity

·         Energy, motivation and willingness to learn

·         Excellent relationship skills

·         Good Time management

·         Positive attitude towards IT systems and system changes

·         Presenting and Communicating Information

·         Writing and Reporting

·         Applying Expertise and Technology

·         Analyzing

·         Learning & Researching

·         Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

·         Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

Minimum requirements

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

·         Technologically proficient.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Professional image and grooming.

·         Self-confidence.

·         Problem solving skills

·         Excellent listening skills.

·         Planning and organizing skills.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

·         B.Com preferably in Banking, Economics, Statistics or Investment Management.

·         Post graduate studies will be a distinct advantage

·         CFA strongly preferred.  Enrollment in the program required.

·         Four years of relevant experience required.

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