Senior Economist

The Senior Economist at KKP Research produces macroeconomic analysis and financial market insights that inform strategic and risk management decisions at Kiatnakin Phatra Bank. The role serves ALCO, Risk Management, Treasury, and senior management, with research feeding into balance sheet strategy, interest rate and FX positioning, credit cycle assessment, capital markets activity, and business planning.

Reporting to the Chief Economist, the position requires producing Thai economy and policy analysis, monitoring bond yields, FX, and policy rates, contributing to stress testing and ICAAP, and supporting capital markets activity. Candidates need an advanced degree in Economics or Finance, strong quantitative and communication skills in Thai and English, and the ability to deliver rigorous analysis under tight deadlines.

Produce in-depth analysis of the Thai economy, policy environment, and external conditions to inform bank decision-making.

Deliver macroeconomic, interest rate, and FX outlook analysis to support ALCO decisions on balance sheet positioning and market risk.

Monitor Thai government bond yields, THB and regional FX dynamics, policy rate path, and global rates.

Contribute macroeconomic inputs to stress testing, ICAAP, and other regulatory and internal risk exercises.

Present research findings to ALCO, senior management, and internal committees in written and verbal form.

Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, or a closely related quantitative discipline strongly preferred.

Strong foundation in economics, finance, and data analytics.

Proven ability to produce consistent, logically structured, evidence-based analysis under time pressure.

Quantitative literacy with time series data, econometric techniques, and statistical reasoning.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Thai and English.