Economist (1Year Contract)

Business:Research and Economics

Position:          Economist – 1yearr Fixed-Term Contract (Vice President)

Reporting to:  Head of Research and Chief Economist Asia-Pacific (functionally)

                        Country Manager Korea (hierarchically)

Entity:             ING Bank N.V., Seoul Branch

Role summary

To assist with the rapidly growing business in Korea, Research Asia, part of ING Wholesale Banking, is looking to hire a Senior Economist based in Seoul.

As the Senior Economist for Korea (and Japan) your purpose is to provide written and spoken analysis and forecasts for the Korean (and Japanese) economy. This is a macroeconomic position, but the role will also require analysis and forecasts for local financial markets as well as political developments. You will provide coverage for the Japanese economy too.

Together with the Asia Research team, you will provide relevant forecasts, insights and research that empower our Wholesale Banking colleagues to better serve our clients, as well as promote the reputation of ING.

The Asia Research team consists of 4 FTE.

About the team

• The Asia Research team is part of ING Wholesale Banking and functionally part of the Global Economic Research department
• The team is working with key internal stakeholders and offers an environment which provides a regional overview of macro-economic trends and sector forecasts. 
• ING Wholesale Banking Asia Pacific has main offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Manila, Hong Kong, Sydney and Seoul and is part of a global franchise

You will be working in an area

• That is part of a strong franchise in Asia
• That gives you autonomy within your area
• That allows you to work with a global team
• That values expertise
• That values hard work to make the right impact in close cooperation with Wholesale Banking colleagues

As the Senior Economist for Korea, you will

• Provide forecasts on key macro variables and market forecasts for flagship publications
• Assist with morning briefing for sales/trading on Korean/Japanese market/macro developments and other internal support where required
• Produce regular written reports on key Korean/Japanese data releases – previews and reviews
• Produce country “deep-dives” on Korean economy and topical subjects (e.g. demographics, sustainability, long term growth etc.) to support internal and external clients
• Produce local language content for Korean audience in addition to English language content for main research distribution channels
• Foster good relationships with media and promote the ING franchise locally and to an international audience
• Support the local business with client presentations, seminars panels and conferences where appropriate

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Economics or a closely related field; PhD preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an economist ideally within the financial industry
• Strong written and spoken English; excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and open to revising views as new information emerges
• Strong collaboration skills with Relationship Managers and Product / Financial Markets teams
• Ability to forecast key macroeconomic indicators (GDP, inflation, policy rates) and financial market variables (FX, bond yields)
• Knowledge of econometrics and experience with media or public engagement are advantageous
• Independent mindset with a collaborative approach

What We Offer

At ING, you’ll be part of an organisation that empowers people — in life and in business. You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive and international work culture.
• Opportunities to grow your expertise across credit, products and client coverage.
• Access to learning platforms, coaching and skill‑building resources.
• A team that values curiosity, initiative and diverse perspectives.

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