Country Risk Analyst

SUMMARY:
The purpose of this job is provide country risk profiles to support the lending functions of the Coverage Divisions to enhance sustainable investment in economic infrastructure in the African region

POSITION INFO:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Strategic Functions

• Provide advice on the socio-economic/ political climate, risk profiles, perspectives, strategies and key infrastructure initiatives and trends within a country and regional context and its impact on potential new investments.
• To co-ordinate inputs and provide country and regional macro-economic market analysis to inform potential investments.
• To co-ordinate inputs and conduct debt sustainability analysis and analysis of sovereign lending capacity
• Analyse risk factors and conduct country risk profiles exposures of potential investments in the South African and broader African region and present the company with suitable solutions

Key Measures

• Provide country and regional risk reports which enable the business to invest in infrastructure
• Engage in data modelling in support of investment decisions
• Deliver interpretations from data models and other sources that will enable sustainable investment decisions
• Hands on expert able to provide country/ regional reports and advisory services to coverage teams

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification and Experience

• A relevant post graduate degree in an appropriate professional field specialising in Economics, Regional Development/ Business Economics or Development Studies/ Finance
• At least 10 years progressive and relevant experience in providing country risk profiles/ risk analysis within a development finance context
• Relevant experience in conduct debt sustainability analysis and analysis of sovereign lending capacity
• Extensive knowledge of the infrastructure, development and financing challenges and opportunities on the African continent
• Experience of country and regional policy, legal and regulatory frameworks, and the institutional dynamics in the African region
• Demonstrated research ability with proven experience in problem solving ability within a development finance context
• Extensive understanding of the lending process

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