Senior Quantitative Analyst

Communicate Finance; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Senior Quantitative Analyst in the Wholesale Credit Team. Leverage your expertise in quantitative modeling and data analysis to support credit risk assessment and pricing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative risk management solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience in quantitative analysis within credit risk or finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance credit risk models and methodologies.
• Perform complex data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to improve risk management frameworks.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Abilities

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics

Master's degree in Statistics

Master's degree in Finance

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Tableau

SAS

Job description

Join a Leading Financial Institution as a Senior Quantitative Analyst in the Wholesale Credit Team

Duties & Responsibilities

Are you an experienced quantitative analyst with a passion for tackling complex financial challenges? We are looking for a Senior Quantitative Analyst to join a dynamic and innovative wholesale credit team at a top-tier financial institution.

As part of this team, you will leverage your expertise in quantitative modeling and data analysis to support credit risk assessment, pricing strategies, and portfolio management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply advanced statistical methods, and contribute to cutting-edge risk management solutions that drive business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and enhance credit risk models and methodologies
2. Perform complex data analysis and statistical modeling
3. Provide insights to inform risk strategies and credit decisions
4. Collaborate with senior leadership to improve risk management frameworks
5. Manage large datasets and utilize programming languages to streamline processes
6. Contribute to stress testing, scenario analysis, and model validation

Qualifications & Skills:

1. Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or related field
2. Proven experience in quantitative analysis within credit risk or finance
3. Proficiency in statistical software and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB)
4. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
5. Deep understanding of financial markets, credit risk, and regulatory requirements
6. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Apply now!

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For more information, contact:

Adon Abrahams

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills: Splunk, IDS, Microsoft Access, SQL, Cybersecurity, Malware Analysis, Tableau, SAS, Data Analysis, Analytics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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