Quantitative Analyst — Hybrid, Growth in Finance & AI

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a brilliant Quantitative Analyst to join a renowned trading firm in Welkom, Free State. You will develop, test, and implement quantitative trading strategies and risk management models across multiple asset classes.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master in a quantitative field, advanced programming (Python, C++, or R), and deep knowledge of stochastic calculus, time series analysis, and machine learning in finance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a quantitative field.
• Experience as a Quant or similar role in Banking & Finance.
• Advanced programming in Python, C++, or R.
• Strong knowledge of stochastic calculus, time series analysis, and statistical modeling.
• Experience with ML algorithms in finance.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work in a collaborative, fast-paced team.
• Familiarity with data manipulation and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement quantitative trading strategies across asset classes.
• Build models for pricing, risk management, and portfolio optimization.
• Analyze large datasets to identify market inefficiencies and trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to refine strategies and execute trades.
• Backtest and evaluate performance of models.
• Apply advanced statistical and ML techniques to financial markets.
• Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of trading systems and data pipelines.
• Communicate complex quantitative concepts to stakeholders.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives.

Skills

Python

C++

R

Time series analysis

Stochastic calculus

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Data visualization

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Master's in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a brilliant Quantitative Analyst to join a renowned trading firm in Welkom, Free State. You will develop, test, and implement quantitative trading strategies and risk management models across multiple asset classes.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master in a quantitative field, advanced programming (Python, C++, or R), and deep knowledge of stochastic calculus, time series analysis, and machine learning in finance.