Jibran Fauz Qureishi
Jibran Fauz Qureishi is a prominent Kenyan economist and fixed income strategist, currently serving as Head of Africa Research and FIC (Fixed Income & Currencies) Strategy at Standard Bank Group. His role involves leading a team that spans multiple locations across Africa, where he focuses on macroeconomic analysis, currency and interest rate strategy, and generating actionable trade ideas—especially in African fixed-income and Eurobond markets.
His insights are widely sought by senior clients and policymakers. He advises governments and central banks on public policy, helps institutional investors understand continental risk and opportunity, and shapes strategic direction for Standard Bank across its country offices.
Quraishi has been repeatedly recognized for his analytical excellence. He has been ranked first in the Financial Mail Top Analyst Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa in several years (including 2021-2024) and named among Kenya’s “Top 40 Under 40” professionals. His team has also won “Best Africa Research Team” at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Spire Awards on multiple occasions.
Through his work, Qureishi has had meaningful professional impact: improving market transparency in African debt and currency markets; influencing investment flows into Africa by providing credible macro-economic research; and contributing to public policy and financial stability via his advisory roles. His leadership has also helped build research capacity in Africa, demonstrating that local insight can compete globally.
