Lead Economist (Macro and Sector Analysis)

Full Job Description

The Company

Stears is an intelligence startup of 40+ people using data to answer questions about Africa. Our mission is to become the world's most trusted provider of African data & insight to global businesses, finance, and policy professionals. We make this possible by integrating all our intelligence (economic and industry analysis, proprietary data, aggregated public data, licensed data, forecasts, and reports) into a searchable platform, complemented by a rich mobile experience.

Our customers currently pay for access to Stears’ intelligence through a web platform , that includes daily insight and data. Our experts are always ready to answer client data questions about any sector, market, or African country.

The Role

The Lead Economist will have strong leadership skills and be able to effectively develop and guide a team. They will need to demonstrate economic skills and be able to convey their knowledge and insight to help drive innovation and outlook quality among the team.

Key responsibilities:

Provide thought leadership and guidance.

• Be an intellectual leader within the insights team, providing timely, market-leading analysis and insight on macroeconomic and industry Pan-African issues.
• Shape and refine the ‘Stears View’ on key economic and sector topics, providing direction and thought leadership. 
• Show a strong sense of editorial judgment and ensure adherence to editorial guidelines, including independence, objectivity, and quality

Manage and develop a team of analysts

• Directly manage a team of analysts and research analysts working on Pan-African issues, helping to engender an environment of intellectual challenge and creativity.
• Work with analysts to mentor them and ensure they have a continuous program of development.

Support the promotion of views externally

• Conduct Analyst Briefing engagements with clients on SSA macroeconomy and industry issues.
• Work collaboratively with Stwars sales colleagues to support new business development.

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Developed team or project management skills and an ability to mentor and guide an intellectually-driven team
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to spot and articulate trends in economics, policy, and other key sectors
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Strong presentation skills, and comfort in maintaining a public profile
• An ability to work collaboratively with other senior stakeholders and balance their competing requirements
• Experience with econometric and data science software is desirable

Perks

• Unlimited access to Stears Premium
• Hybrid working
• Stears branded merchandise and swag
• Annual off-site team bonding
• Special emphasis on learning and development
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Compassionate leave
• Competitive salaries at junior, intermediate and senior levels
• Paid time off - 25 days excluding public holidays and sick days
• Access to an expert Intelligence team - Stears Intelligence team includes some of the brightest knowledge experts in Nigeria covering a wide range of sectors, all with a passion for delivering the highest quality of intelligence on the African continent.

The Stears Experience

These are the top reasons our team members report having the best experience of their careers at Stears:

• Develop strong writing skills that can be leveraged in other stages of their careers.
• Gain a high level of autonomy and responsibility by taking on responsibility for an entire industry.
• Do something meaningful by being part of a team making African data more widely available.

Diversity

Stears is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, actual or presumed belonging to an ethnic group, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.