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.
Your Job Description
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 such as GDP, inflation, exchange rates, interest rates, fiscal metrics, and commodity prices.
Preparing timely research publications, including economic updates, market reports, thematic reports, and investment briefs, with clear and actionable insights where applicable.
Undertaking analysis, sector mapping, and policy impact assessments relevant to clients and strategic sectors, including 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 to identify risks and opportunities for RMBN and its clients.
Liaising with regulators, ministries, departments, agencies, and data providers to ensure data accuracy and regulatory insight.
Ensuring rigorous data integrity and consistency across all research outputs.
Implementing best practices in analytical methodology, data 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 peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies across the bank.
The Job Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
At least 5 years of work experience in macroeconomic or sector research, investment banking,
asset management, or a policy research environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
Master’s degree, CFA/FRM certification, or progress toward same is advantageous.
Demonstrable experience producing professional-grade research reports, financial models,
and market commentaries.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other 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 is 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, with the ability to distill
complex insights into clear narratives.
Confident presenter, comfortable engaging technical, external, and senior audiences.
Deep awareness of market trends and investment implications, with the ability to translate
research into actionable commercial insights.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure.
Collaborative mindset with strong ethical grounding.