Nkosinathi Mazibuko
Aspiring Macro & Cross Asset Strategist
Johannesburg(flexible)
Summary
Self-directed Financial Markets Analyst specializing in macroeconomic and cross-asset research, with hands-on experience analyzing equities, FX, bonds, and commodities. Independent and driven, I have built a deep understanding of global economic cycles, policy impacts, and intermarket dynamics through years of dedicated research, trading simulations, and real-world market analysis. My unconventional path forged outside traditional finance education has honed my ability to think critically, adapt quickly, and synthesize complex information into actionable insights. Passionate about translating macroeconomic trends into cross-asset strategies, I bring a proactive, results-focused mindset that thrives in dynamic, high-stakes market environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Macroeconomic Analyst
Self Employed
04.2021 - Current
- Conduct in-depth analysis of global macroeconomic trends, including inflation, interest rates, and central bank policy.
- Track and interpret key economic data releases (CPI, employment, GDP) and evaluate their impact on asset prices.
- Produce structured reports and maintain a trading journal to document forecasts, investment theses, and outcomes.
- Monitor fiscal and monetary policy developments across major economies and assess their implications for growth, inflation, and markets.
- Build forward-looking macroeconomic scenarios to anticipate potential risks (e.g., stagflation, recession, disinflation).
- Assess the impact of geopolitical events, trade policy, and commodity price shocks on global economic stability.
- Study historical macroeconomic cycles to identify recurring patterns and apply them to current market conditions.
- Develop concise macroeconomic reports and presentations summarizing insights for decision-making.
- Track speeches and publications from central banks (Fed, ECB, BoE, SARB, etc.) to interpret forward guidance and policy shifts.
Independent Cross-Asset/Intermarket Analyst
Self-Employed
Remote
05.2020 - Current
- Examine intermarket relationships between equities, bonds, FX, and commodities to identify capital flows and relative performance trends.
- Analyze how interest rate expectations and yield curve shifts impact equity valuations, credit spreads, and currency markets.
- Study historical correlations and divergences across asset classes to anticipate regime shifts and market rotations.
- Track corporate earnings, credit conditions, and liquidity indicators to complement top-down macro views.
- Assess safe-haven flows (USD, gold, Treasuries) vs. risk-on flows (equities, high-yield, EM FX) during market stress.
- Maintain structured intermarket reports and dashboards to monitor evolving market conditions.
- Present synthesized findings to peers/mentors, demonstrating ability to communicate complex relationships clearly.
- Evaluate equity sector rotations (cyclicals vs. defensives, growth vs. value) in response to macroeconomic and policy developments.
- Monitor commodity price dynamics (oil, gold, industrial metals) for their role in inflation expectations and global demand.
- Study volatility indices (e.g., VIX, MOVE) and option markets to gauge investor sentiment and hedging activity.
- Assess liquidity and funding conditions through interbank rates, repo markets, and credit spreads.
- Compare relative performance of global equity indices, sovereign bonds, and FX pairs to detect divergences and convergence opportunities.
- Track central bank balance sheets (Fed, ECB, BoJ, PBoC) and their impact on global asset flows.
- Produce concise daily and weekly intermarket commentary summarizing cross-asset themes for personal records.
Education
No Degree - Finance & Economics
Self-Taught
Remote 04.2001 -
Skills
Economic indicator tracking (GDP, CPI, PMI, labor data, consumer confidence)
Monetary & fiscal policy analysis (Fed, ECB, SARB, etc)
Business cycle assessment & scenario building
Geopolitical and commodity market impact analysis
Intermarket correlations (equities, FX, bonds, commodities)
Yield curve analysis & interest rate expectations
Sector rotation and equity factor analysis (value vs growth, cyclical vs defensive)
Excel
Technical Analysis(Tradingview)
Research & report writing (macro outlooks, market commentary)
Critical thinking & problem solving
Communication (simplifying macro/market narratives for non-specialists)
Timeline
Independent Macroeconomic Analyst
Self Employed
04.2021 - Current
Independent Cross-Asset/Intermarket Analyst
Self-Employed
05.2020 - Current
No Degree - Finance & Economics
Self-Taught
04.2001 -