Macro & Financial Market Economist is the key member of Macro and Financial Analytics team under ttb Analytics with focus on macroeconomics, banking sector and financial market. The purpose of Macro and Financial Analytics team is to deliver precise and relevant analyses and recommendation to support ttb's strategic and management decisions.
The unit forecasts and analyzes macroeconomic, banking sector and financial market conditions as relevant to the bank's operations and quantifies potential impacts of the conditions on the bank's assets, liabilities, risk and interest rates, and banking industry as a whole through Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO). The unit further engages in strategic research in line with the bank's corporate direction and strategic initiatives with all segments of business units.
The unit also shares its outputs with relevant the bank's business units as well as with clients on non-confidential information.
The unit also publishes and engages media and PR activities, providing commentaries and insights on pertaining economic issues, banking sector, and financial markets.
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Economics or Finance and other related fields
Ability and willingness to learn and work quickly and independently
Analytical skills in economics and/or finance
Knowledge of economic and financial forecasting techniques
Advanced econometrics, statistical, and financial analytical skills in economics and finance is an additional benefit.
Understand business strategy and economics issue.
Self-critical for continuous self development and work improvements
Job accountabilities and conscious of organizational and customer's needs
Self-motivation and enthusiasm to get the jobs done
Dynamic team player in both leading and supporting roles
Excellent analytical and good statistical skills
Good computer skills, especially on presentation, data management, and statistical software
