Country Risk Analyst

 

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

1105721547

Date posted:

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client has an opportunity available for a Country Risk Analyst based in Midrand.

Requirements:

  • Postgraduate degree in an appropriate field specialising in Economics, Regional Development, Business Economics, Development studies or Finance.
  • 10+ years progressive experience in providing Country Risk profiles or Risk Analysis within a finance development context.
  • Experience in conducting debt sustainability analysis.
  • Knowledge of the infrastructure, development and financing challenges and opportunities in Africa.
  • Experience of country and regional policy, legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrated research ability with proven experience in problem solving within a finance development context.
  • Understanding of the lending process.
  • Fluent in French.
  • Familiarity with economic models.
  • Experience presenting Country Economics at National or International conferences.
  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

 

KPAs:

 

  • Provide advice on the socio-economic, political climate, risk profiles, perspectives, strategies and key infrastructure initiatives within a country and its impact on potential new investments.
  • Coordinate inputs and provide country and regional macro-economic market analysis to inform potential investments.
  • Analyse risk factors and conduct country risk profile exposures of potential investments in the South African and broader African region.
  • Provide analysis of the impact of policy, legislation, and strategies at a country and regional level for potential investments In the Banks priority sectors.
  • Build networks with clients, information suppliers and other specialists in similar areas of expertise.
  • Provide country and regional risk reports which enable the business to invest in infrastructure.
  • Engage in data modelling in support of investment decisions.
  • Engage with international counterparts in appropriate forums to source relevant information from Development Finance economic networks.

 

 


 

 

 

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