Sub-Saharan Africa Economist

Location: Abu Dhabi

Overview

We are partnering with a leading global macro hedge fund to appoint a Sub-Saharan Africa Economist to join its global research team.

This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative investment team with a deep, long-standing interest in African markets. The firm places real emphasis on rigorous debate, shared insight, and intellectual curiosity, and has a genuine passion for understanding the economic, political, and structural dynamics shaping Sub-Saharan Africa.

The role is focused on delivering high-quality macroeconomic, political, and policy analysis across the region, supporting the firm’s emerging markets research and investment process through thoughtful, well-grounded regional insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver in-depth macroeconomic, political, and structural analysis across Sub-Saharan Africa to inform regional emerging markets views.
• Produce forward-looking forecasts for key economic indicators, including inflation, growth, fiscal metrics, and external balances, using quantitative frameworks and cycle analysis.
• Evaluate monetary policy regimes and central bank behaviour, forming views on policy direction and risks across countries of coverage.
• Identify and analyse cross-country linkages and external factors affecting the region, including global liquidity conditions and commodity market dynamics.
• Articulate research findings to portfolio managers, contributing to thematic views and market-relevant insights.
• Lead country-level deep dives and present regional macro themes in global research and investment forums.
• Work collaboratively with research and investment colleagues across geographies.

Candidate Profile

• Advanced academic training in macroeconomics, supported by strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• 4–6 years’ experience in macroeconomic or country research focused on African markets, within a leading investment bank, asset manager, hedge fund, or international institution (e.g. IMF, central bank, or finance ministry).
• Hands-on experience with macroeconomic and statistical tools such as EViews, STATA, SPSS, and advanced Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to distil complex analysis into concise, investment-relevant conclusions.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, resilience, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills are advantageous.

To apply please send a copy of your cv to

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