Job title: Senior Economist

Reports to: Head of Research

Location: City of London

The Company:

OMFIF is a dynamic and independent think tank. Through our London-based team we produce research and events on world finance and economic policy. We have a comprehensive global network of economic, political and investment decision-makers. Our members come from both the public and private sectors and comprise of some of the most well-known and respected financial and technology organisations in the world. In addition to membership, we offer bespoke meetings and research on global policy and investment themes.

OMFIF operates through four thematic institutes: the Economic and Monetary Policy Institute (EMP) convenes leaders from public and private sector institutions to discuss macroeconomic trends and shape the future of monetary policy and political economy; the Digital Monetary Institute explores the topic of payments, including digital currency as an alternative to cash, and brings together technologists and policy-makers at the heart of decisions relating to the future of finance. The Sustainable Policy Institute (SPI) focuses on sustainable finance, addressing the policy, regulatory and investment challenges posed by environmental, social and governance themes with those responsible for shaping the sustainability agenda; and the Sovereign Debt Institute convenes issuers across the global sovereign, supranational and agency debt community for high-level, strategic and constructive dialogue on the key issues each side faces.

At OMFIF, we strive to maintain a start-up atmosphere where creative ideas are encouraged, with no two days the same. We are looking for entrepreneurial people from diverse backgrounds who are keen to develop their skills, gain responsibility and share our vision of realising full potential, embodying the company values of independence, innovation and integrity.

The role:

As a Senior Economist in OMFIF’s Economic and Monetary Policy Institute, you will play a key role analysing economic trends, compiling and assessing data, helping produce our benchmark surveys, creating and writing reports and discussing economic and monetary developments with clients and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will place a special focus on data collection, analysis and execution of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, now in its ninth year, informed by a survey of over 50 organisations across Africa and covering 29 countries on capital market development. The Senior Economist will support the broader research of the Economic and Monetary Policy Institute, focused on macroeconomic and central banking policy, geopolitical influences. foreign exchange and asset management trends, trade issues and foreign reserves management.

You will have the opportunity to manage projects to improve the impact of our research and expand our engagement with official institutions and investors across the world.

You will contribute to OMFIF’s overall knowledge and information activities by helping attract leading economic speakers in different fields to our wide range of seminars and conferences.

In these sessions, we regularly exchange thoughts, ideas and recommendations with international peer groups connecting public sector institutions with private sector financial market participants. The themes range across geo-economic issues, monetary and financial policies, capital markets, sustainable economics and international trade.

Key responsibilities:

• Play a leading role in economic analysis contributing to the work of OMFIF generally and the EMP Institute in particular.
• Contribute importantly to the assessment team compiling surveys, collecting data and writing analysis for major reports, with a focus on the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index.
• Work closely with OMFIF’s marketing team to improve the dissemination of research findings.
• Liaise with OMFIF team members, clients and other stakeholders in planning and implementing research projects.
• Produce commentaries and podcasts linked to EMP research and events.
• Moderate discussions and present research in OMFIF meetings and events.
• Provide support in planning and delivering research-focused events, such as report launches and specialist meetings, ensuring they reflect the organisation’s economic research priorities and areas of expertise.

Skills, experience and qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, public policy or a related field.
• Dynamic, outward-looking, inclusive and inquisitive mindset with ability to interact positively with team members and external stakeholders.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in an economics or financial markets research role.
• Demonstrable data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Keen interest in the global economy.
• Ability to write clearly on economics and financial market themes.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects at one time.

Desirable

• Understanding of capital market development and emerging markets.
• Experience using data platforms (e.g. LSEG Eikon).
• Proficiency in a second language, preferably French.

Application:

Applicants who meet the application criteria and have the right to live and work in the UK are invited to apply by filling out the form on this page. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.