Head, Economic Research

Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad

Vacancy

Head, Economic Research

Description

Undertake and support the Group’s strategic objectives via economic research and sectoral analysis for the Management and Board to advance strategies, identify risks and business opportunities.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Drive and lead SCEA’s research and analysis based on internal and external sources of data to derive value-added leads and provide strategic recommendations and sectoral outlook based on macroeconomic analysis in order to complement the Management, Board and the Group’s decision-making process.
Formulate views and forecasts on Malaysia’s economy and BNM’s OPR rate, while keeping abreast with current economic issues and trends.
Assess major economic events and Malaysia’s annual National Budget especially those affecting the SME sector.
Monitor and advise on key global economic developments, in particular advanced countries and regional peers which impacts the domestic economy and SME Bank (if any).
Review, develop and enhance macroeconomic forecasting models using high frequency indicators.
Ensure accurate reporting to stakeholders both internally and externally, presenting research and analysis in an easy to understand and diplomatic manner.
Supervise the team’s economists and data analysts.
Conduct knowledge sharing/awareness sessions and facilitate dissemination of relevant data and findings to benefit staffs within the Group and existing customers.
Provide economic related opinions, content and supporting statistics to SME clients to deepen their understanding of the current environment.
Provide support for economic related questions and queries pertaining to the Management/Ministers’ interview scripts, speeches and Q&A on an ad-hoc basis.
Effective team management and talent development. Train Economics & Data Analytics team to be more sensitive towards changes in data as well as cause and effect impact analysis.
Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

Accountabilities

To study and explore economic issues and trends in Malaysia
To interpret and forecast relevant market trends
To provide economic outlook and recommendation to a range of stakeholders

Qualification & Experience

Minimum 7 years of experience in related industries and had assumed management positions

Competencies

Economic Outlook
Industry & Market Knowledge
Research & Analytical Knowledge
Report Writing
Business Knowledge
Consultative Solutioning
Credit and Lending
Networking Skills
Product/Program/Services Knowledge

Education

Economics

Experience

At least 15 years of experience