Job Description
Job Description To provide independent and high-impact macroeconomic, sectoral, and market research to inform investment decisions, enhance origination efforts, support clients’ decision-making and strengthen RMBN’s thought leadership position in the Nigerian market. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for: Conducting in-depth macroeconomic, financial market, and sectoral research to support RMBN’s credit, investment banking, markets, and treasury businesses. Developing and maintaining economic models, forecasts, and databases tracking key indicators (GDP, inflation, exchange rates, interest rates, fiscal metrics, commodity prices, etc.). Preparing timely research publications — including economic updates, market reports, thematic reports, and investment briefs — with clear, actionable insights where applicable. Undertaking analysis, sector mapping, and policy impact assessments relevant to clients and strategic sectors (e.g., infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services). Supporting senior management and coverage teams with analytical input for client pitches and investor briefings. Monitoring global and regional trends, identifying risks and opportunities for RMBN and its clients. Liaising with regulators, MDAs, and data agencies to ensure data accuracy and regulatory insight. Ensuring rigorous data integrity and consistency across research outputs. Implementing best practices in analytical methodology, visualization, and presentation. Supporting the development of RMBN’s thought leadership through participation in external forums, media engagements, and industry events. Demonstrating a commitment to continuous personal improvement and encouraging the same in others. Building and sustaining collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies across the bank. Experience & Qualifications: At least 5 years of work experience in macroeconomic or sector research, investment banking, asset management, or policy research environment. A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline. A Master’s degree, CFA/FRM certification, or progress toward same is advantageous. Demonstrable experience producing professional-grade research reports, models, and market commentaries. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical tools. Strong understanding of Nigeria’s macroeconomic and financial market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and sectoral drivers. Understanding of macroeconomic and market dynamics in key West African markets, a plus. Working knowledge of French is an advantage. General Competencies: Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities. Skilled in economic modeling, data interpretation, and scenario analysis. Exceptional business writing and data visualization skills; able to distill complex insights into clear narratives. Confident presenter — comfortable engaging technical, external or senior audiences. Deep awareness of market trends, and investment implications as well as ability to translate research into actionable commercial insights. Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure. Collaborative mindset and strong ethical grounding. #RMB #Post #LI-TD1 Job Details Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 09/01/26 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Should you have any queries, please log it via MyQ. FirstRand provides a comprehensive range of financial services in South Africa and certain markets in broader Africa. The group also offers certain niche products and services in the UK and India. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), FirstRand Limited is the largest financial institution by market capitalisation in Africa. The group follows a multi-branding approach. Its portfolio of financial services businesses includes FNB, RMB, WesBank, Ashburton Investments, Aldermore, MotoNovo and DirectAxis. Many are leaders in their respective segments and markets, offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services The FirstRand Corporate Centre houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. The group's track record of delivering superior returns to shareholders has been achieved through a combination of organic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the creation of completely new businesses. The group’s purpose of delivering Shared Prosperity provides many opportunities for employees to innovate to address social and environmental challenges in our markets. All of our businesses have successful Volunteering programmes which also allow employees to adopt and support causes close to their hearts.