Senior Economist at Human Capital Partners (HCP)

About the Role

Human Capital Partners (HCP) seeks a dedicated Senior Economist to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria. This role focuses on delivering critical economic research, analysis, and insights to support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Economic Research & Analysis

• Monitor and analyze macroeconomic indicators including inflation, GDP, interest rates, exchange rates, and employment trends
• Track and interpret CBN monetary policy, fiscal policy announcements, and global economic developments
• Conduct economic scenario analysis and stress testing relevant to organizational operations

Forecasting & Reporting

• Support the development of economic forecasts and outlook reports
• Prepare periodic economic briefs, presentations, and dashboards for senior management
• Assist in drafting thought leadership reports and economic commentaries

Business & Strategy Support

• Provide economic insights to support treasury, risk, credit, and strategy teams
• Assess the potential economic impact on loan portfolios, investments, and balance sheet performance
• Support product pricing, asset allocation, and market expansion decisions with economic data

Data & Collaboration

• Work closely with statisticians, risk analysts, and data teams to validate assumptions and models
• Ensure accuracy and relevance of economic data used in analysis
• Support external engagements, regulatory discussions, and internal strategy sessions led by the Chief Economist

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in economic research, banking, financial services, consulting, policy analysis, or research institutions
• Proven experience analyzing macroeconomic data and producing structured reports
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics and financial markets
• Analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or relevant professional certification
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as EViews, Stata, R, or Python