taurai banda

principal economist

About

Mr Taurai Banda is a central banker with expertise in banking system liquidity forecasting, financial market development, local currency bond issuance, cross-currency and interest rate derivatives and structured finance covering a range of asset classes in different geographical markets. He is highly passionate about the influence of monetary policy on stable prices and moderate long term rates in developing and emerging markets. Mr T Banda is the Founder & Chairman of KautaBanda & Co., an investment consultancy firm engineered to provide market solutions with a balance of risk and return strategies to meet the needs of KB & Co. clients. The firm focuses on long term sustainable strategies to unlock the future growth needs of clients.

Country

malawi

City

malawi

Industry

banking

Skill

financial analysis, business analysis, financial modeling, risk management, banking, strategy, customer service, economics, valuation, marketing strategy, capital markets, equity research, stakeholder management, quantitative finance, corporate finance, fx derivatives, customer relations, customer acquisition, finance, personal finance, technical analysis, corporate social responsibility, trading strategies, project finance, real estate economics, excel models, international trade, equity derivatives, interest rate derivatives, mergers and acquisitions, e commerce, strategic sourcing, venture capital

Experience

principal economist

financial analyst and researcher

curtin university

2013-6 - 2014-11 · 1 yr 6 mos

Analyzing financial reports, evaluating share prices and setting asset prices with the use of Monte-Carlo Simulation Models. In addition developed financial models which included the use of DCF.

business analyst

curtin university

2011-6 - 2011-11 · 6 mos

Organised and managed accounts on parables and receivables. In addition, contributed to day to day strategic administrative decisions.

financial market development analyst

the reserve bank of malawi

2016-4 - 2017-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

* Observed the performance of banks and financial market players through the application of risk based models and financial ratios. * Lead drafter capital market concept papers for the Financial Sector Development Technical Committee. * Lead administrator for organizing capacity building workshops in collaboration with MEFMI. * Task manager for the Reserve Bank of Malawi’s Thomson Reuters investor platform. * Lead analyst in the restructuring of Malawi’s Master Repurchase Agreement. * The following are key projects I have worked on: * Establishment of Malawi Development Bank * Procurement for the establishment of Malawi Agricultural Bank * The formation of market makers in Malawi * The introduction of a reference rate (MIBOR)

founder and chairman

kautabanda & co

2016-7 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

Key Focus Areas -Investment Management -Business & Community Development -Start-up Advisory Services

finance and development fellow

new rules for global finance

2015-6 - 2015-10 · 5 mos

* Analyzed policies implemented by the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund for Africa Group 1 members countries. * Assessed sovereign debt restructuring frameworks implemented by the G24. * Worked with other advocacy organizations and successfully lobbied US Congress to pass legislation that would affect the voting rights of Africa Group 1 member countries. * Conducted research on policies that govern Financial Regulators and the programs associated with the Financial Stability Board (FSB). * Also facilitating G-20 Governors meetings for New Rules for Global Finance.

monetary policy analyst

the reserve bank of malawi

2017-4 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

* Financial Markets Department * Responsible for pricing fixed income securities for open market operations * Responsible for the formation of the Daily Financial Market Development Report for the financial sector and stakeholders * Observe money market operations on a daily basis for policy decision * Manage the domestic liquidity in the banking system * Prepare liquidity projections for the monetary policy implementation * Draft quarterly reports on economic developments for the Monetary Policy Technical Committee * Supervise of Malawi’s Thomson and Reuters National Investors page * Represent the Bank at local and international meetings and conferences * Liaise with counterparty’s at the IMF on gross official reserves