Senior Regional Economist Emerging Asia

Location: Singapore

Level: Vice President

The Opportunity

Octavius Finance are proud to be working with a leading bank seeking a Senior Regional Economist to lead macroeconomic research across Emerging Asia, with a particular focus on South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

The role involves developing economic forecasts, analysing monetary and fiscal policy developments, and producing differentiated research and actionable investment insights for institutional clients. You will work closely with global economics, strategy, sales and trading teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead economic research across Emerging Asia, with a particular focus on South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
• Produce macroeconomic forecasts and assess key developments in growth, inflation, monetary policy and financial markets.
• Monitor central bank activity, government policy, geopolitical risks and broader economic trends.
• Deliver insightful research, market commentary and actionable investment ideas across FX, rates, equities and credit.
• Communicate economic views to institutional clients through meetings, presentations and industry events.
• Work closely with global research and strategy teams, building relationships with policymakers and market participants.
• Support research development, mentor junior colleagues and ensure adherence to governance and compliance standards.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for an experienced economist with a strong background in Asian macroeconomic research, ideally gained within an investment bank, central bank, research institution or international organisation.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• An advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Econometrics or a related field, ideally at PhD level.
• Strong knowledge of Emerging Asian economies, particularly North Asia, and their monetary policy frameworks.
• Proven expertise in economic forecasting, quantitative analysis and econometric modelling.
• A track record of producing high-quality research with clear implications for financial markets.
• Good understanding of global macroeconomic trends, foreign exchange and interest rate markets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence institutional investors and senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Fluency in English is essential, while Korean language proficiency would be beneficial.

Desirable Experience

Existing relationships with regional policymakers, regulators and financial market participants would be advantageous, alongside experience presenting at investor conferences or engaging with the financial media. Familiarity with North Asian geopolitical dynamics and experience leading research projects or mentoring junior economists would also be valued.

Why join

This is a senior, high-profile research position requiring strong analytical judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to deliver differentiated insights in a fast-paced financial markets environment.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to: [Confidential Information]