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Quantitative Analyst
Psybergate
South Africa · On-site Contract 1mo ago
About the role
What you will be doing:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse and document non-linear trading functionality
- Analyse the financial costs of risk and uncertainty
- Lead solutioning of trading integration requirements via APIs and backend systems
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery
- Provide expert support and training to internal teams and platform users
- Conduct product reviews and recommend enhancements aligned to market needs
What we are looking for:
- BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science) / BSc Financial Engineering / BSc Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics / B.Eng Engineering
- CQF – Certificate in Quantitative Finance / CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst / FRM – Financial Risk Manager
- Experience in Cross Asset Trading and Risk (CATR) – Quantitative Analysis
- Experience in Derivatives Trading (Volatility)
- Experience in X Valuations and Analytics
- Proficiency in trading platforms such as Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso
- Strong programming skills (Python, C++, C#, SQL, VBA, R, Matlab, Java)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Proven project management experience with end-to-end delivery
- Understanding of financial modelling and technical environments
- Knowledge of risk management practices and regulatory requirements
- Leadership capability and experience managing cross-functional teams
- Strong adaptability in dynamic market environments
- Strong client relationship management skills
- Strategic thinking aligned to business objectives
Please note if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Skills
C#C++CalypsoCFACQFFront ArenaFRMJavaMatlabMurexPythonRSQLVBA
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