Country And Sovereign Risk Lead

Absa Bank Limited

Sandton, South Africa
Not specified
Country and sovereign risk management
Economic analysis and forecasting
Sub-saharan africa jurisdiction expertise
Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Country and Sovereign Risk Lead to oversee research and analysis related to country and sovereign risk management, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and emerging markets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in economic analysis, risk management, and a relevant educational background, with the role also involving mentorship and strategic collaboration across business teams

Job Summary

  • The role drives the team's research objectives by providing critical risk insights on macro-economic themes and socio-political factors across Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Candidates will prepare comprehensive Country and Sovereign Risk Rating reports and contribute to the development of advanced risk modeling frameworks.
  • This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior staff while advising business teams on deal structuring to mitigate country-specific risks.

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Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Country and Sovereign Risk Lead to oversee research and analysis related to country and sovereign risk management, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and emerging markets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in economic analysis, risk management, and a relevant educational background, with the role also involving mentorship and strategic collaboration across business teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Country and Sovereign Risk Management
  • Economic Analysis and Forecasting
  • Sub-Saharan Africa jurisdiction expertise
  • Risk Committee reporting
  • Macro-economic theme analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior team members
  • Transaction structuring advisory
  • Virtual meetings with multilateral organizations
  • Development Finance background
  • Global economy sector analysis

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies
  • 7+ years experience in Economic Analysis and Country Risk Management
  • Postgraduate degree in Economics or Development Finance preferred
  • Experience in financial institutions, central banks, or rating agencies

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