Africa Economist

Responsibilities

• Provide macroeconomic context on economic, political, and structural trends across Sub-Saharan Africa to shape the firm’s regional view
• Forecast key macroeconomic variables including inflation, GDP growth, current account, and fiscal balances using quantitative tools
• Analyze central bank reaction functions and provide monetary policy calls
• Assess linkages between African economies and the global economy
• Communicate actionable market insights and investment themes to portfolio managers
• Participate in global investment team meetings and deliver in-depth presentations on macro themes and country analysis
• Collaborate with colleagues across local and international offices

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in a macroeconomic role covering African markets
• Experience at a top-tier investment bank, buy-side firm, or international financial institution (e.g., IMF, central bank, or finance ministry)
• Strong academic background in macroeconomics
• Solid quantitative and statistical skills with familiarity with tools such as EViews, STATA, SPSS, or MS Office
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present clearly to investment teams
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the region

About the Company

Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on emerging markets. Founded in 2000, the firm manages $8 billion in assets across four funds, trading foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, interest rates, commodities, and derivatives. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research and quantitative analysis.